Recreation Assistant

Overview

Recreation Assistant - Part Time, 10-15 hours a week. Schedule:
Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Under the direction of the Recreation Program Coordinator, the Recreation Athletics Assistant will supervise, prepare, administer and instruct sports programs for the City of Muskegon, Parks and Recreation department.

• Oversee athletic programs, including developing schedules, communication, customer service and supervising event operations
• Perform other duties in connection with the operation of the facility as directed. This would include but is not limited to, event set-up, maintaining rosters, protest resolutions, submitting scores, etc.
• Instruct youth sports programs as needed
• Coordinate the recently launched After School program
• Investigate complaints and reports them to the proper authorities
• Handle all accidents and injuries in accordance with city policies and applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements
• Communicate effectively with the public, staff and officials
• Maintain discipline and encourage compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• The position requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of high school or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of recreation program administration
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to inform the public effectively and to enforce laws, ordinances, regulations and safety rules with firmness, tact and impartiality
• Ability to follow instructions and carry them out effectively
• Ability to make good decisions in the best interest of the City of Muskegon
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Work includes outside working conditions with periodic exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions
• Work includes exposure to dust, dirt, noise, moving objects and chemicals