Recreation Aide I - Recreation 2024

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is entry-level seasonal or part-time public contact work with assignments in a wide variety of areas Recreation Center, Athletics, Tennis Center, or Watson Park.

Employees receive direct supervision.

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION

The day and hours for this position : varies

Bargaining Unit : No Union Representation

Posting may close at anytime at anytime

Examples of Work Performed

• Specific duties depend on actual work location and activities.
• Serves customers at concession counter.
• Receives and disburses cash.
• Prepares and handles food.
• Stocks concession products.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervises children, organizes and leads games and assists with class instruction.
• Officiates or keeps score for sports activities.
• Performs basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of basic functions of arithmetic.
• Ability to count money and make change; and use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Ability to accept and respond to a steady volume of requests for information and / or service, both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry stacks of boxes or other loads weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and aptitude.
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Must be at least 16 years of age, or 18 years of age, dependent upon assignment.

Some general customer service experience is preferred.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.