Seasonal Rec Center Support - Recreation Attendant (Eisenhower Rec Center)

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $12.00/hour            Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable (includes evenings, weekends, and some holidays)

Recreation Attendant staff will serve to facilitate a positive experience for customers at a City of Manhattan indoor recreation facility. Staff may be asked to serve in a lead role as required and/or provide service at a location other than their primary location.

Job Duties

• Maintains a professional appearance according to department policies, including the proper attire and footwear.
• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Greets customers as they enter the facility and ensures they are properly registered prior to use.
• Opens and/or closes the fitness area. 
• Supervises the fitness area and all members during operational hours. 
• Maintains proficiency in computer data entry skills, including use of CivicRec and/or other software solutions.
• Answers the phone in a cheerful, polite manner. Directs phone calls to the proper people.
• Acts as support staff for administrative staff and program supervisors.
• Notifies, instructs, and corrects customer behavior that is inconsistent with safety procedures in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
• Assists with set-up/tear down of events or activities (chairs, tables, bleachers, and other equipment).
• Assists in ensuring a clean, organized, and safe facility, which includes light janitorial/cleaning tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Continuously moves throughout facility to monitor usage and supervises/assists with equipment as needed.
• Carries out all procedures exactly as described by the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in times of emergency or crisis. EAP training will be provided by MPRD.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, both individually and in a team environment.
• May work in an after-school program setting for middle schoolers that includes monitoring participants, enforcing rules, and participating in activities.
• Possesses characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Valid driver’s license (Fall, Winter, & Spring). 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of recreation and fitness, spots, game rules, and regulations.

Other Information

• Staff will be required to work varied shifts daily including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• This is not a KPERS covered position.