Salary: $15.00 – $18.85 Hourly
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2023-00392
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation
Division: The Summit-Active Adult Center
Opening Date: 10/19/2023
Closing Date: 11/3/2023 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
We are looking for a Part Time Recreation Aide to join the Summit Active Adult Center team and provide excellent service for the City of Grand Prairie!
The purpose of this position is to supervise recreational facilities within the City. This is accomplished by maintaining the interior facilities; overseeing the operations of the facility; developing and implementing recreational programs; and maintaining communication for the facility. Other duties include handling cash and closing the cash register; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room.
- Oversees the operations of the facility by supervising hallway; handing out equipment; directing customers to the proper location; promotes programs to patrons; performing record keeping; updating class records daily; and overseeing distribution of paperwork such as disclaimer sheets, receipts books, logs, and other documentation.
- Develops and implements recreational programs by overseeing gym programs; assisting in the schedule of classes; coordinating classes and rentals; teaching classes; and playing games with children.
- Maintains communication for the facility by communicating with customers about questions, suggestions, activities, and complaints; assisting with computerized publications; answering phones; making reservations for parties; greeting customers; reporting any suggestions and complaints to the supervisor; and interacting with public participants and school official.
- Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred. An Associate’s degree or two years of college with major course work in leisure services, park administration, or a related field preferred.
- Recreation experience highly preferred.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and CPR/First Aide Certification
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
- Some high school, no diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College, no degree
- Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
- Technical or Trade School (Completed)
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
Do you have experience working in a recreation environment?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- Over 5 years
03
Do you have experience working in a recreational setting with active adults ages 50 and over?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- Over 3 years of experience
04
Do you possess a CPR/AED certification?
- Yes
- No
- In the process
05
Do you possess a First Aid certification?
- Yes
- No
- In the process
Required Question