Part Time Recreation Aide - Youth Programs - The Epic Recreation Center

Join the City of Grand Prairie as a Part-Time Recreation Aide for our Youth Programs and help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for kids! Youll assist with activities, support program staff, and build positive relationships with youth while making a real impact in your community. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!
*****THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION***** This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 20 pounds on occasion.

• 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.
  
  
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
  
  
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
  
  
• Experience: Preferred but not required.
  
  
• Licenses : Valid Driver's License preferred .