Seasonal Recreation Aid Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal Recreation Aid    
Keywords: Temporary, Recreation, Customer Service
Reports To: Town Manger
FSLA: Temporary, Part-Time (July – November 15)
Hourly Range: $14.00 - $18.00 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Summary

This is an entry-level position that requires minimal qualifications and experience. We are looking for a dedicated individual to assist with coordinating Youth Programs, Adult Programs, and Special Events located at the Kremmling Red Mountain Sports Complex and multiple recreational areas throughout the year. This person, under the supervision of the Town Manager, is responsible for assisting the Recreation Coordinator with evening and weekend coordinating, programming and logistics for supporting recreation programs. This position requires some use of maintenance equipment and tools to perform essential duties. The last day of the season is November 15th, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Recreation/Cemetery Coordinator within the operations of programs and events; establishes positive rapport with all participants in recreation programs.
• Conducts inventory of recreational equipment and supplies; provides maintenance and repairs.
• On rare occasions, assist with park and cemetery maintenance and repairs on playground equipment, fencing, shelters, benches and tables, signage, lighting, statue bases, trash receptacles, bridges, railings, and stairs. May include mowing, trimming, watering and fertilization of grass areas.
• On rare occasions, assist with trail maintenance and repairs to include grooming of gravel paths and patching of asphalt path widths and shoulders, fencing, bridges, railings, signage, benches, tables, trash receptacles and landscaping materials.
• Minor building maintenance and painting, Application of stains or paint products to interiors and exterior of buildings, furnishings, walls, etc. 
• Performs a variety of duties that requires considerable knowledge of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensures accurate records and scorekeeping are always maintained.
• Assists with monitoring the day-to-day operations of recreational programs and centers.
• Perform special projects and miscellaneous duties such as recreation, special event and function set-ups and assistance and as directed by the Recreation Coordinator or Town Manager.
• erforms other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• One year’s experience working in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Basic written, verbal, problem solving, and organization skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental relationships with community groups, agencies, private business and other levels of government is preferred.  
• This position prefers but does not require a High School diploma or GED equivalent. 
• A valid driver’s license is required to drive or operate equipment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. 
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of administrative related records and reports.
• Ability to coordinate/meet various conflicting demands and organize effectively to work within deadlines. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, other employees, and the general public. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in verbal and written form.
• Advanced skills in the use of computer systems and modern office equipment 
• Ability to work and perform routine clerical duties with accuracy in an environment with multiple interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions. 
• Ability to employ patience and tact in dealing with employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of customer service needs and the delivery of those services.
• Ability to perform the mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail in accuracy of names and numerical information.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting/Carrying

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Body Movement

Walk, stand, stoop, bend and sit while performing duties. Repetitive hand movement while keyboarding, writing, and sorting paperwork. May lift with or without assistance storage boxes containing filed paperwork.

Vision

Uses sight in the normal range with or without correction to perform duties.

Hearing

Uses hearing in the normal range with or without correction to perform duties.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent contact with employees and the public, both in person 
• Requires ability to perform multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions
• Work is performed with extended periods indoors and outdoors
• Frequent sitting, standing, lifting, walking, pulling, grabbing, kneeling, 
• Operate standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements
• Vision enough to interpret computer screens and documents to assist the public and complete work assignments; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent physical effort that includes: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; frequent standing or walking; frequently lifting and/or moving at time.