Recreation Aide

Recreation Aide

As the next Recreation Aide for the City of Twin Falls, you will play an important role in supporting recreation programs, youth activities, enrichment programs, and adult sports that promote community health, fitness, and connection. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, supporting community events, and helping create positive recreation experiences for participants of all ages.

In this important role, you will assist with the coordination, setup, supervision, and delivery of recreation programs throughout the community. You will provide customer service to participants, help prepare fields and facilities, support program registration and park reservations, and assist Recreation Coordinators with the daily needs of recreation programming.

Description

As the Recreation Aide, you will:

• Serve as an on-site coordinator for recreation programs
• Assist with youth and adult recreation programs, sports leagues, and enrichment activities
• Provide customer service to program participants, parents, coaches, and community members
• Answer questions and respond to citizen comments in a courteous and timely manner
• Assist with program registration, park reservations, phone calls, and payment processing
• Perform scorekeeping and assist with game-day or program operations
• Organize, distribute, and track youth sports equipment
• Assist with recruiting and coordinating volunteer youth sports coaches
• Support Recreation Coordinators with program development and implementation
• Help oversee recreation staff during assigned programs or activities
• Keep supervisors informed of work progress, concerns, and potential program needs
• Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned
• Perform related duties as required

Pay & Benefits

• $19.17 - $23.02 per hour ($39,874 - $47,884), depending on the experience
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Robust retirement plan with strong employer contributions
• Paid medical and vacation leave, plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• City-paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs, additional savings, and retirement benefits
• Free or discounted access to City recreation amenities, including the pool, golf course, and library

What We're Looking For

• Strong customer service skills and a desire to serve the community
• Ability to work well with youth, adults, volunteers, staff, and diverse populations
• Ability to supervise recreation activities, participants, and assigned staff
• Strong communication skills and professional judgment
• Ability to stay calm and professional during stressful or difficult situations
• Ability to problem-solve and help resolve conflicts appropriately
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain equipment inventories and assist with program logistics
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, point-of-sale systems, or scheduling software
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and positive recreation environment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in the recreation field with some supervisory experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the work
• Valid State of Idaho Class D Driver's License
• Ability to successfully pass required pre-employment screening

Work Environment

This position works in both office and outdoor recreation environments. Duties may include assisting customers at the front desk, working with registration systems, preparing fields, distributing equipment, and supervising recreation programs at parks, fields, facilities, or other program locations. Work may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, standing or walking for extended periods, working on rough terrain, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Who We Are

The City of Twin Falls is governed under the council-manager form of city government, combining the political leadership of seven elected City Council members with the managerial experience of a city manager.

As an organization, the City of Twin Falls takes great pride in providing quality service at a reasonable cost. The city is unique among public employers because of its political stability, strong financial condition, dedication to constant improvement in facilities and services, and progressive ways of problem-solving.

Mission

Our mission, as stewards of the public trust, is to meet the current and future needs of the community, promote citizen involvement, preserve our heritage, conserve and protect our social and physical resources, and enhance the quality of life in Twin Falls.

Vision

In our pursuit of excellence, we work together to make valued contributions by providing outstanding customer service to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors and community.

One City

We believe in working together as a high-performing team. Our structure encourages everyone to be engaged, connected, and take on leadership roles in their departments. We strive to be the best place to work by sharing a common culture and values. Our success is driven by our Leadership Philosophy, which encourages new ideas and motivates us to improve. Everyone is encouraged to come up with and commit to new ideas that help us all be better leaders and make positive changes in our organization.

Questions

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This posting may close at any time, without prior notice, once the City determines it has received a sufficient number of qualified applications.

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