Recreation Assistant- Tennis Center, Part Time Job at Village of Wellington

Village of Wellington Wellington, FL 33414

JOB
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The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Performs entry level work in recreation or administration pertaining to municipal parks and facilities. Positions assigned to recreation are responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient delivery of recreational programming and both scheduled and special events; employees in this position may also be required to handle cash transactions. Positions assigned to administration are responsible for performing clerical duties, greeting Wellington guests and customers in a professional manner, answering general inquiries, and directing guests and customers to appropriate City departments. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

FUNCTIONAL AREA: RECREATION
  • Opens and closes the assigned facility according to established programming and/or event schedule. May have additional duties associated with opening and closing the facility, according to area of assignment (i.e. assisting with sound and lighting equipment if assigned to the Amphitheater).
  • Collects registrations and monies from participants registering for programs or attending programs; maintains appropriate records regarding registrations and monies received.
  • Checks in registered participants and guests according to area of assignment; performs required data entry tasks in entering registered and new participants.
  • Assists in supporting appropriate staffing initiatives; including program/event flyers and various administrative duties.
  • Assists where needed to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with established time frames.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding program specifics from various entities, e.g., parents, program participants, children, program staff, and the general public.
  • Inspects, issues, collects, and properly/safely stores any and all equipment used in the facility and/or area of assignment.
  • Ensures all activities and/or events are adequately staffed; assists where needed to ensure programs run smoothly and without interruption.
  • Monitors participants’ actions and activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements; initiates application of appropriate disciplinary measures and documentation regarding actions taken.
  • Performs minor custodial tasks and maintenance upkeep of the facility, e.g., ensuring activity areas are free of debris, ensuring sports surfaces are safe, wiping off tables/chairs in meeting rooms, sweeping the lobby, maintaining sanitary restrooms.
  • Maintains positive communications with parents, instructors, custodians, children, program staff and the general public.
  • Monitor events according to area of assignment, including reviewing contracts, signing in/out customers, taking customers through tour of facility, troubleshooting any potential problems and documenting entire event, and contacting proper staff personal if any problems that may occur.
  • Recreation Assistants working at the WCC or Aquatics Complex are required to be trained on Rec Trac and must be able to do registrations and cash out procedures effectively within the first 30 days.
  • Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
FUNCTIONAL AREA: ADMINISTRATION
  • Greets/receives walk-in customers/visitors.
  • Responds to general customer questions and requests.
  • Provides customers and other visitors with information regarding hours of operation, City facility locations, programs and events.
  • Ensures incoming phone calls are promptly directed to appropriate staff members.
  • Performs general cashier/payment processing duties when applicable to the functional area of assignment.
  • Monitors security cameras within complex.
  • Handles mail duties.
  • Announces visitors to Executive office, Council offices and other offices as appropriate.
  • Monitors activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
  • Maintains the overall appearance of the entrance and/or exit areas.
  • May assist administrative staff with clerical duties.
  • Performs registrations in RecTrac and processes payments according to area of assignment.
  • Sets up equipment for special events including but not limited to lighting, sound equipment, tents, etc.
  • Performs minor custodial tasks and maintenance upkeep of the facility, e.g., ensuring activity areas are free of debris, ensuring sports surfaces are safe, wiping off tables/chairs in meeting rooms, sweeping the lobby, maintaining sanitary restrooms.
  • Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED required; supplemented by one (1) year of professional work experience in a customer service position that demonstrates effective communication skills; experience in a municipal parks and recreation function preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. Demonstrated computer literacy with standard software packages (e.g., word processors, basic spreadsheet applications, email, and Internet usage) required. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Wellington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wellington provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.


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