Recreation Attendant (Athletics)

Job Description

Monitors patrons of all ages in an athletic complex setting; responsible for facility opening/closing and basic cleanup duties; assists with leading and implementing athletic programs; performs basic clerical work; does related work as required. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Work is performed under regular supervision of the Recreation Supervisor with opportunities for independent action.

Essential Tasks

• Monitors athletic fields and facilities during programs, events, competitions and or practices;

• Assists in preparing, marketing, leading and implementing athletic programs;

• Assists with setup and breakdown of internal athletic programs and events;

• Opens and closes athletic facilities/parks for general use and reservations;

• Performs basic cleanup inside athletic facilities, concession stands, and restrooms;

• Inspects facilities and grounds for any potential hazards and reports daily;

• Enforces reservation policies, safety rules, and field usage rules and regulations;

• Assists with athletic equipment maintenance and inventory;

• Occasionally assists recreation centers with operations and participant transportation;

• Interacts with public and provides excellent customer service to patrons and participants;

• Provides general information about recreation, athletic facilities, programs, and activities to public;

• Maintains daily communication with supervisor and attends staff meetings;

• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Formal Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• On-the-job training approximately 4 weeks. Formal education which includes basic arithmetic and report making. Some education or previous experience working with youth, adults and seniors.

• Must be 18 years of years or older.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with other employees and the public.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• English and Spanish Language skills

Physical Requirements

Talking and/or Hearing: (Talking

• Expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken word). (Hearing

• Perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Both necessary to converse with employees, program participants and the general public in person and by telephone.

Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Recommended guidelines for vision are:

1.Acuity, far

• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see the children across an open space and give instructions to them regarding the program activity. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected

2.Acuity, near

• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see program materials, telephone, documents and other paperwork near at hand. Both eyes 20/22 corrected

3.Depth Perception

• Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time. Depth Perception

• 4

4.Field of Vision

• Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must be able to see wide span to cover surrounding area in order to observe children who are located in the area while attending to one or more children nearby.

5.Accommodation

• Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing away to check another project or see what a child is doing. Must be able to adjust the lens of eye to glance quickly to ensure all is safe and program participants are all right.

Physical Requirements

Light to Medium Work: Exerting negligible amount of force constantly to move objects and papers, to make reports, answer telephone and file. Additional strength required to lift tables, chairs and equipment. Physical demand requirements usually require walking, standing, stooping, bending, stretching and sitting on the ground or floor, however, worker may sit in a chair at times. There is significant use of arms, hands, feet and legs.

Reaching, Handling, and Fingering: (Reaching

• Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction). Necessary in reaching for documents, answering telephone, filing and doing activities with the children. (Handling

• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingers not involved). Necessary to hold and/or carry equipment, telephone, program materials and children. (Fingering

• Picking, pinching, punching or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling). Necessary for writing, picking up documents, dialing telephone, etc.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical situations and requests made by employees or members of the general public; to understand and communicate with youth, adults and seniors; comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgment is essential.

Math

• Using Arithmetic: Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants and make reports.

Language

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings- The worker is subject to Inside and Outside Environmental Conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes while inside and generally hotweather when outside. Work includes a variety of activities requiring the employee to be flexible in his/her surroundings.

Hazards

• Worker may be subject to poison oak, poison ivy, insects and unlevel terrains. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids

• Calculator, stapler, telephone, telephone directory, note pads, pens, pencils, calendar, records, Personnel Resolution, various crafts, games, tables, chairs, video equipment, activity planning books, screw drivers and other assorted hand tools.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point's workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.

The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.