The Recreation Assistant serves as a flexible front-line representative of the City of Daytons Department of Recreation. This role supports seasonal and varied recreation activities in both indoor and outdoor settings working independently as part of a team or in a lead capacity depending on assignment. Key responsibilities include registering patrons for programs leading or monitoring activities such as arts and crafts fitness sports and camps and promoting neighborhood and community events. The position also manages recreational equipment maintains light facility cleanliness and supports program delivery through tasks like supervision scorekeeping and officiating games. Recreation Assistants are expected to enforce center policies maintain accurate records adhere to safety protocols and apply certified skills such as CPR and first aid when needed. A professional courteous and dependable attitude is essential in all public and staff interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required; however an Associates Degree in Recreation Sports Management Sociology Psychology Communication Education or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates with at least 500 hours of experience in recreational programming within public or private recreation agencies are also preferred.
Certifications
Must obtain a valid First Aid and Adult/Child CPR with AED certification within 150 days of appointmentand maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid drivers license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Notes
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position including current city employees seeking transfer promotion demotion etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
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