Recreation Support Assistant Activity Center
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 49388 - 79517
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
- Applications are being accepted for a full-time Recreation Support Assistant in the Administrative Services Division of the Department of Parks Recreation & this position youll provide administrative support and office assistance at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park provide information about programs activities sports and special events to callers and visitors and interpret programs rules regulations or procedures for patrons. Youll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional customer service as well as diverse cultural artistic and recreational opportunities and interests to promote the health and well-being of residents and visitors.40-hours per week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to adjust work schedules to maintain coverage.
We are looking for a positive outgoing and resourceful individual who enjoys working with people and can remain poised professional and diplomatic at all times. The ability to fluently speak read and write in English and Spanish is preferred.Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($50000 - $57000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision life) paid time off generous retirement contributions health and wellness programs tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans training and professional growth opportunities and excellent work/life balance. Job Functions
- What you will do with us:
- Collect account forprocess and recordfees and preparereports.
- Answer telephones greet and direct visitors and provide appropriate services information or assistance.
- Assist with the training and development of all new full-time and part-time front desk staff.
- Gather and develop statistical data for reports.
- Receive process and issue applications and memberships.
- Compose weekly team and monthly department newsletters; proofread and translate brochures posters and documents.
- Perform routine data processing and office assistance tasks.
- Provide excellent service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.
Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Recreation Support Assistant position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for a position in Grade 104 in the Citys FY 2026 Schedule of Salary Ranges to provide opportunity for growth and development. Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- Exceptional customer service and public relations skills.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid computer and data processing skills; previous experience with recreation management software desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of the team.
- Ability to fluently speak read and write in English and Spanish (preferred).
- A High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of experienceperforming administrative support functions or office assistance work.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job..
Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application
- Current Resume (attached to the online application)
- Letter of interest (attached to the online application)
Your cover letter should highlight why you are interested in the position and your resume and letter should discuss past relevant experience and convey how that experience in addition to your other special skills and abilities make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position.
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applicants are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.This is a full-time non-exempt position which means an individual in this position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Citys personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.
For more information about the position contact Recreation Systems Support Manager Gina Buttinelli at or 240.805.1512. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Swimming
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Publisher
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Therapy
- Alzheimers Care
- Cash Handling
- Music Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Supervising Experience
