Recreation Aide

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assist full and part time staff, and monitors participants in recreation program for adults, or youth. Assist in setting up facilities for programs and helps maintain a clean, sanitary facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in the planning and development of recreation programs.
• Makes recommendations and provides direction for recreation activities.
• Works with recreation participants and instructors to provide community recreation.
• Reports any and all special recreation problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of recreational activities
• Coordinates use of City athletic facilities with other groups and organizations.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of recreational programing and promotion.
• City codes and ordinances.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications. Skill in:
• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Explaining City policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent; and must have necessary knowledge and skills to interact and supervise the participation of patrons, and students. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an indoor work environment with some exposure to an outdoor work environment.

May be exposed to extreme weather conditions. May be required to climb ladders.

Compensation

Range The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.