SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in support of Astoria Parks and Recreation programs. Currently, this position is needed to aid our youth sports programs, assisting with gym set up gym supervision during practices and games. Scheduled hours would typically be between 4pm and 8pm on weekdays, and flexible on weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the Parks and Recreation Department during programmed activities and events.
• Performs the duties of recreation programs, teaches classes and provides services to the public.
• Provides customer services, direct leadership, and general supervision of recreation programs.
• Processes patron registration and checks patrons in for programs using department point of sale registration system.
• Sells concessions and merchandise.
• Maintains accountability for cash handling and till balance.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Completes and maintains proper forms, reports, and information.
• Enforces facility, equipment, and program rules and regulations, taking appropriate disciplinary action with participants and/or spectators when necessary.
• Performs administrative tasks as required.
• Promotes recreation programs.
• Provides program supply lists and develops curriculum for scheduled programs.
• Oversees facility supplies and appearance.
• Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes and maintains schedules and methods for recreation activities.
• Communicates effectively to participants, provides information and assistance to participants regarding general inquiries, programs, and schedules.
• Assists with implementation of special events and activities.
• Assists in responding to emergency situations in the work place by following the emergency action plan, contacting the appropriate agencies, and documenting incidents and necessary.
• Keeps certifications current according to assigned role.
• Displays excellent communication skills required in working with coworkers/public, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Demonstrates abilities to work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance and follows dress code protocol where assigned.
• Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor.
• Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines as described in the City of Astoria Personnel Manual, Parks and Recreation Department Manual, and other documentation related to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. No prior experience or education needed
2. Ability to pass a City-required background check which includes criminal and sex offender records checks.
3. City employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical or religious exceptions may apply).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of the background check process.