Recreation Program Assistant I - Seasonal

The Recreation Program Assistant I provides supervision, instruction and transportation to participants in programs provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.

 Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Supervises program participants in areas such as youth programs and activities, adult and youth sports leagues, senior citizen activities, various tournaments and special events.
• Promotes a positive, safe, healthy and inviting learning environment and good behavior amongst all staff and participants.
• Ensures all rules, regulations, and safety policies are properly enforced.
• May assist Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinator with planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and leading recreational activities and programs.
• Utilizes the Recreation Coordinator as a mentor to gain specific knowledge, skills, and improve team building efforts.
• Completes Parks & Recreation facility preparation and maintenance as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service and general information, resolving problems and inquiries within scope of authority.
• Transports recreation participants in city vehicles as needed.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
• Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.
• Display willingness to listen and learn. Ask for clarification as needed.
• Exhibit a cheerful attitude.
• Establish clear, open-minded, trustworthy, bias-free and customer-focused communication to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Uphold the Waukee Parks & Recreation Mission Statement with integrity and professionalism.
• Attentive to the City’s and the Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.  
• Minimum age 18.
• Experience working with children.
• Be comfortable working in close proximity with children of all ages.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, and meet the requirements of the City's motor vehicle policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be responsive to visual and verbal alarms and other indications of distress.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including walkways, trails, stairs and undeveloped areas.
• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone and in writing using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
• Position requires travel within the City which imposes common travel hazards. 
• Standard work hours will vary from zero to 40 plus hours per week to meet the needs of the department and will include evenings and weekends.
• To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must be present at assigned location.
• There is no residency requirement for this position.

Salary : $15 - $17