Recreation Admin Assistant (2020 DRAFT)Position Description
Position: Administrative Assistant – Parks and RecreationRecreation
Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exemptExempt
Pay Grade: 6
Approved: May 29, 2018DRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Coordinates and supervises recreation programs and
community events. Coordinates activities at and rentals of Prairie Center. Provides
administrative assistance to the parks and recreation department.
Immediate Supervisor: Parks and Recreation Director
Supervises: None
Provides Work Direction to: Recreation LeadersRecreation Program Staff and Recreation
Program Assistants
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Recreation Programming:
a. Participate in the development and implementation of recreation programs
that emphasize safety, fun and skills of the program or sport
b. Contribute ideas and suggestions for programs
c. Maintain program supplies, distribute and collect, and conduct maintenance
d. Instruct and supervise seasonal program staff using positive techniques and
clear guidelines to maintain a relaxed, orderly atmosphere
e. Maintain program attendance rosters
f. Ensure class begins and ends on time
g. Travel to various locations with program supplies and to monitor programs
h. Cleanup before and after program
2. Facility Rental:
a. Coordinate rentals at Prairie Center
b. Work with finance department on rental invoices and payments
c. Coordinate the schedule of temporary, part-time rental staff and security
d. Ensure building is clean before and after rental use
e. Assist with park rental and field scheduling as requested
3. Administrative:
a. Greet and assist public
b. Research, analyze and prepare reports as requested
c. Update websites with current information
d. Assist with marketing via social media as directed by the Parks and
Recreation Director
e. Perform other administrative duties as requested
4. General
a. Treat fellow employees with respect and integrity
b. Promote a positive and motivating environment
c. Provide exceptional customer service
d. Confer with supervisor, peers, and employees to discuss and resolve issues
e. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City
f. Perform other duties and projects as assigned
g. Follow all safety policies and procedures
h. Follow all City policies and procedures
4. Other:
a. Promote a positive and motivating environment
b. Follow all safety procedures
c. Provide exceptional customer service to residents, developers, elected and
appointed officials
d. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City, its residents
and businesses
e. Perform other duties and projects as assigned
f. Confer with supervisor, peers, and employees to discuss and resolve issues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of recreation programming
Knowledge of marketing and social media
Ability to operate office equipment including a personal computer with
specialized and standard office software, including word processing,
spreadsheets, and websites
Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, vendors, City staff, and
the general public
Ability to prepare spreadsheets, analyze data and identify and resolve
discrepancies
Ability to organize and prioritize the work and meet deadlines
Ability to enter information with speed and accuracy and to maintain accurate
and complete records and documentation
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle detail and accurately process transactions and solve problems
Ability to lead and manage large groups
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Five years of experience working with children leading group activities
2. Two years of relevant office experience
3. High school diploma or equivalent
4. Valid driver’s license
5. Current CPR and first aid training certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Previous recreation programming experience
2. Training or education in recreation programming
NOT PUBLIC DATA
The incumbent may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access
to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to
fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should
take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals
without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonable finished,
incumbent must properly store the not public data.
If a new work assignment requires access to not public data, the incumbent is permitted
to access not public data for the work assignment purposes only. Any access to not
public data must be strictly limited to the data necessary to complete the work
assignment and after the assignment is completed, the employee’s work assignment no
longer requires access.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements checked on the attached sheet are representative of those that
must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Note: This job description does not constitute a contract or employment agreement.