Part-Time Recreation Services Assistant (Tennis Center)

Salary

$8.83 Hourly

Location

Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

PT998-5227

Department

Community Services

Division

5227 - Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

04/29/2023

Closing Date

5/26/2023 5:00 PM Central

Description

Benefits

Summary

Assists in planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementing recreation programs, activities and events.

Essential Functions

Complete daily cash reports, paperwork, and other reports as required;

Ensures that facilities and programs are prepared for operations and oversee the facility in the absence of the supervisor;

Greets the public and promotes positive customer relations. Provides information regarding other recreational programs;

Performs related duties as required.

Indoor Recreation:

Plan, schedule, and supervise recreational activities and programs;

Assist the public in registering for classes and reserving facilities by explaining policies and procedures, and completing necessary forms;

Assist the supervisor in developing partnerships, soliciting donations, and recruiting new instructors;

Community Centers: Assist with activities and special events for all ages, and supervise campers during seasonal camps and summer camp;

Adult Activity Centers: Assist with activities, programs and special events for adults ages 50+;

Knowledge of recreation programming, cash handling experience, and classroom instruction preferred.

Outdoor Recreation:

Plan, schedule, organize and lead various classes, special events, leagues and tournaments;

Assist the public in reserving athletic fields, aquatic facilities, tennis courts, and Safety City facilities. Explain reservation policies and procedures and complete necessary reservation forms;

Assist with the operations of concessions and special events;

Knowledge of league scheduling, officials scheduling, cash handling experience, and classroom instruction preferred.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or any combination of education and experience that provides the following:

Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Excellent customer service skills;

This is a year-round position. Must be able to work weekends.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Office practices and procedures, cash handling and reporting, data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisting customers.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, schedule and lead various activities, classes, and special events;

Maintain accurate records,

Supervise the work of others in the absence of the supervisor;

Communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Operate standard office equipment

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds;

Push and pull objects in order to set up tables and displays;

Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to retrieve objects from the safe;

Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.

Part-time employees who have at least six (6) months continuous employment may be paid for all holidays except the Veterans Day floating holiday. Part- time employees are not eligible for the Veteran's Day floating holiday because City offices are not closed on that day. The number of hours granted these employees as holiday pay is based on the average number of hours normally worked in a day.

The City designates the eleven (11) following dates as holidays to be observed with pay:

New Year's Day – January 1 Martin Luther King Day – Third Monday in January Good Friday – Friday before Easter Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4 Labor Day – First Monday of September Veterans Day – November 11 (Floating Holiday) Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Friday after Thanksgiving (Fourth Friday in November) Christmas Eve – December 24 Christmas Day – December 25

Agency

City of Lubbock

Address

 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone

 806-775-2281

806-775-2303

Website

 https:// www. mylubbock.us