Recreation Assistant
Recreation Assistant
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Job Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an on-call position which means it is a part-time hourly role. The payrate for this position is $18.81/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week.
Locations
In this position you can expect to work on site at a recreation center operated by the City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation. Click here to review a list of Denvers 30 recreation centers and find one near you!
Please note that hiring needs can vary between recreation centers based on business needs and hours of operations. Not all recreation centers may be hiring. While location preferences are considered they are not guaranteed.
What Youll Do
It takes a dedicated team of individuals to support these key day-to-day operations and programs at recreation centers across Denver. Recreation Assistants perform a variety of functions including customer service clerical and facility upkeep tasks to help keep recreation centers running smoothly. The Recreation Assistant position is a true entry-level opportunity for first-time employees as well as for individuals looking to make a direct impact in the community.
As a Recreation Assistant you will:
Assist with front desk operations which includes greeting customers answering phone calls processing transactions and providing customers with membership and program information
Assist with monitoring the day-to-day operations of a recreation center or a specific program area
Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the recreation center
Support recreation activities such as sports games classes outdoor activities childcare and special events
Monitor drop-in and program spaces for safety and policy compliance. Assist with policy enforcement when necessary
Assist with the set up and take down of equipment for facility rentals activities and special events
Attend agency-required customer service and ActiveNet training provided at no cost
Assist with emergency situations such as medical emergencies evacuations suspicious behavior and activity or other unexpected situations as necessary
Perform other related duties as assigned
Do you have at least one (1) year of customer service work in recreation retail hospitality or other related industry We are also seeking experienced Recreation Service Representatives (RSRs). You can find a link to the RSR posting here.
What Youll Bring
Recreation Assistants are often the first impression of a DPR recreation center for visitors. We are seeking staff members who have a passion for customer service enjoy helping others and can seek out opportunities to contribute to the success of a busy work environment. Recreation Assistants are comfortable delivering information to customers both in-person and over the phone. As a Recreation Assistant you will exemplify DPRs dedication to customer service and enriching the lives of visitors through high-quality service delivery and creating safe inclusive and supportive recreation environments.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Customer service-related experience
Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings and weekends
An ability to work with a diverse group of customers including youth
We value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: None
Experience Requirement: None
Education/Experience Equivalency: None
Licensure/Certifications: Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application. Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
RG2909 Recreation AssistantTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 - $25.77Target Pay
$18.81/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
