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Temporary Recreation Aide
This position will promote, coordinate, and work recreation activities with groups of youth and adults in recreation facilities and outdoor venues. Activities may include a variety of sport camps, hiking, runs, biking, movie night, pool parties, games, social recreation, other fitness classes, ice skating rink, special events and leagues providing activities for youth as set forth by the Recreation Supervisor and lead the recreation aides in group activities. This position is under close supervision of the Recreation Supervisor. This is a seasonal 20-40 hour per week non-exempt position reporting to the Recreation Supervisor and/or Parks and Recreation Director. Schedule may be adjusted based on the needs of the department. Extended hours may be required. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule as established by management. -Perform ticket sales for customers at the ice-skating rink and hand out skates. -Maintain ice. -Open & close skating rink daily operations. -Will assist and actively participate with variety of events and leagues providing activities for youth and adults, including assistance with planning programs and events. -Perform clerical duties, answer inquiries on activities, register participants, responds to inquiries and providing information. -Create and maintain learning and exploring environment for participants. -Ensure participants engage in safe activities while encouraging youth participation. -Monitor recreation activities, schedules and issues equipment, material, and awards. -Assist in the purchasing of items and distribution of supplies, ensure facilities used for a variety of activities are safe, and cleaned up after activities/events. -Provides information to parents and participants regarding activities and events. -Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities and variety of camps to maintain discipline and ensure safety. -Work at other Village facilities helping answer phone, cover for special events at Parks & Recreation, and help at the Community Center/Senior Citizen Center occasionally. -Ensure that employees and clients of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures are treated with respect and consideration. -This position works with and oversees sports officials, independent contractors and/or instructors. -Assists with preparing the writing for department media to assure effective and appropriate content is delivered, coordinates with Supervisor the planning, development, and preparation of writing, editing, and dissemination of department related print advertisements, newsletters, social media, and public service announcements to meet time-sensitive deadlines and provide clear and concise communications. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to pass criminal history checks and must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency "Drug Free" Policy. Experience with cash handling is preferred. Physical Demands Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended period, driving, or riding in vehicles. The usual requirements in an office environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment, and occasional adjustment of office furniture. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and frequently squatting, bending, or twisting required. This job description is subject to change as the needs of the Village and Department change or the requirements of this position change.
This position will promote, coordinate, and work recreation activities with groups of youth and adults in recreation facilities and outdoor venues. Activities may include a variety of sport camps, hiking, runs, biking, movie night, pool parties, games, social recreation, other fitness classes, ice skating rink, special events and leagues providing activities for youth as set forth by the Recreation Supervisor and lead the recreation aides in group activities. This position is under close supervision of the Recreation Supervisor. This is a seasonal 20-40 hour per week non-exempt position reporting to the Recreation Supervisor and/or Parks and Recreation Director. Schedule may be adjusted based on the needs of the department. Extended hours may be required. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule as established by management. -Perform ticket sales for customers at the ice-skating rink and hand out skates. -Maintain ice. -Open & close skating rink daily operations. -Will assist and actively participate with variety of events and leagues providing activities for youth and adults, including assistance with planning programs and events. -Perform clerical duties, answer inquiries on activities, register participants, responds to inquiries and providing information. -Create and maintain learning and exploring environment for participants. -Ensure participants engage in safe activities while encouraging youth participation. -Monitor recreation activities, schedules and issues equipment, material, and awards. -Assist in the purchasing of items and distribution of supplies, ensure facilities used for a variety of activities are safe, and cleaned up after activities/events. -Provides information to parents and participants regarding activities and events. -Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities and variety of camps to maintain discipline and ensure safety. -Work at other Village facilities helping answer phone, cover for special events at Parks & Recreation, and help at the Community Center/Senior Citizen Center occasionally. -Ensure that employees and clients of all races, religions, family backgrounds and cultures are treated with respect and consideration. -This position works with and oversees sports officials, independent contractors and/or instructors. -Assists with preparing the writing for department media to assure effective and appropriate content is delivered, coordinates with Supervisor the planning, development, and preparation of writing, editing, and dissemination of department related print advertisements, newsletters, social media, and public service announcements to meet time-sensitive deadlines and provide clear and concise communications. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to pass criminal history checks and must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency "Drug Free" Policy. Experience with cash handling is preferred. Physical Demands Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended period, driving, or riding in vehicles. The usual requirements in an office environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment, and occasional adjustment of office furniture. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and frequently squatting, bending, or twisting required. This job description is subject to change as the needs of the Village and Department change or the requirements of this position change.