Recreation Program Assistant Jobs in Gainesville, GA

Position Summary The Part-time Athletic Assistant serves the important role of supervising City athletic activities so they run safely, smoothly and successfully for all involved. The Athletic Assistant's main goal is to promote a safe, clean park environment. The Athletic Assistant must exercise personal judgment and discretion in supervising activities based on established City policies, procedures, and schedules.

To that end, the Athletic Assistant's chief responsibilities are: supervising athletic events, patrolling park facilities, opening buildings, locking facilities, and ensuring proper use of all park facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilites The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Ensure that park rules and City ordinances are adhered to by park visitors Engage with park visitors, program providers, concessionaire, and volunteers to facilitate a pleasurable experience Work in conjunction with and communicate field and facility issues to park maintenance staff Assist with transitions between games/events, equipped with full knowledge the daily activity schedule Check trash receptacles and restrooms, picking up loose trash when needed Be available to work evening and weekend hours (when athletic activities might occur) Monitor weather events and ensure safety protocols are followed in case of storms, extreme heat, etc. Perform other duties as assigned Additional Functions: Assists Parks & Recreation staff as needed to carry out daily operations. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications Sixteen (16) years of age; Interest in youth athletics and recreation programming; education leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Parks/Recreation, Public Administration, Sports Management or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Additional Requirements: Valid State of Georgia Driver's License and a satisfactory motor vehicle.

At least 16 years of age. Interest in youth athletics and recreation programming. Ability to move around, walk for prolonged periods of time.

Preferred possession of a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class "C") and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. CPR/First Aid/AED certification also preferred. Additional Information Leadership: Has guidelines for work but determines the approach.

Complexity: Performs entry-level professional work including basic data analysis and synthesis, report creation, process performance, and regulatory or compliance activities. The work involves statistics, operations analysis, or forecasting Decision Making: Works in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems to the employee for resolution. Is responsible for determining the problem and creating an individual solution for the issue.

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may work in both an indoor and outdoor (under all weather conditions) environment.

Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly. Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Able to hear in-person; as well as distinguish radio and telephone conversations, recognize differences or changes in sound patterns and loudness or pitch.

The noise level in the work environment may vary. Physical demands may also include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and/or walking.