Recreation Assistant - Discovery Center

Overview

The City of Roanoke is seeking four Recreation Assistants to interact with daily visitors to the Mill Mountain Discovery Center and work with the Recreation Instructor and Events Supervisor to offer Environmental Education Programming to the public. This position will interact with visitors during open hours, help deliver environmental education programs and activities, and work at Discovery Center programs/events. This position has a flexible schedule and will be approximately 10-25 hours per week based on availability.

• Assists with the daily operation of the nature or visitor center under the direction of the Recreation Instructor.
• Supports the setup, delivery, and breakdown of scheduled nature programs and activities.
• Assists in facilitating programs for children, adults, and families, including helping manage group flow and participant engagement.
• Provides basic interpretation or scripted program components as assigned.
• Greets visitors, answers general questions, and provides information about programs and facilities.
• Helps maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Monitors program supplies and reports needs or issues to the supervisor.
• Assists with basic data collection such as attendance counts and participant feedback.
• Follows established procedures, safety protocols, and program plans.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. This position is non-exempt. Requires knowledge of special events and community activities including, but not limited to, fitness and movement, art, nature study, and crafts. Must have the ability to develop new and creative programs, build and maximize neighborhood and community relations, and utilize effective communication (both orally and in writing).

May have to collect registration documents, write receipts, make deposits and complete assignments on computer. Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one year experience in a day-care or after-school setting. Certifications required upon request - ARC Standard First Aid and CPR.

"To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community."

This position has a flexible schedule and will be approximately 10-25 hours per week based on availability.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

Note:

This description reflects the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The City reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time.