Recreation Assistant
Recreation Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: Recreation Assistant
Department: Programming
Report To: Recreation Director
Start Date: SeasonalMay through September
Salary: $17.50/hr.
PositionSummary: The Recreation Assistant will assist the Recreation Director and Program Coordinator with activities events and classes. The Recreation Assistant will ensure that the facilities and equipment are clean and safe for use. A successful Recreation Assistant will be able to engage people of all ages show patience a positive attitude and be flexible to help as needed.
About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Eries south shore Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural educational spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the onesquaremile community youll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages a concert auditorium arts center historic waterfront hotel movie theater pool tennis sailing shopping dining and much more. For more information visit lakesideohio/employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist programs to support Recreation special groups Teen Center and staff programming as needed.
- Setting up activity equipment such as tables instruments electronics etc.
- Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities.
- Assisting recreation staff in conducting sports games and events.
- Assisting participants during activities.
- Performing administrative tasks.
- Ensuring participants safety.
- Report any broken items and program issues immediately to the Program Coordinator or Recreation Director.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Recreation Director.
Recreation Assistant Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Strong creativity and socialization skills.
- Be a selfstarter with the ability to work independently.
- Able to handle multiple priorities excellent attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Responsible High School student or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years related tennis and pickleball experience or training
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Proficient computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and other computer systems
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the operation.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions portions percentages and to apply the basic math concepts.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions where only limited and standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop climb or balance; specific vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet cold humid hot very hot and conditions and will be required to work outdoors. These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Temp
