Recreation Attendant - Gym & Fitness

Position Summary

Recreation Attendants provide support to guest services through assisting facility guests with information; providing facility tours, setting up for programs, parties and rentals; monitor rentals and assisting with financial transactions as needed. May be assigned to Thrive, Frederick P. Herring Recreation Center, Hedrick House or Athletics Complexes.

Starting Salary: $13.13/hour
2nd year: $13.64
3rd year :$14.14
4rd year: $14.65
5th year: $15.15
6th year: $15.66

Essential Functions

• Performs duties related to the operations of the front desk, to include greeting guests, program registrations, scheduling reservations, answering phones and miscellaneous administrative tasks. 
• Attends to the daily operation of facilities and assists with various recreation programs, facility tours, and special events.
• Assists with facility, program, event and rental set up, tear down and implementation including working both inside and outside in various locations and conditions. 
• Provides excellent oral and written customer service by responding to guest questions and needs. 
• Attends mandatory training and/or meetings.
• Ensures the safety of all facility guests, responds to emergencies, and administers first aid as necessary. 
• Provide party coordinating services which includes scheduling rental reservations, party decorating, room set up and breakdown, and assisting host members throughout the duration of the party.
• Completes various reports and submits them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Collect team rosters and transfer information from score sheet.
• Monitors games and records vital statistics. Notes field condition problems and reports to supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor of any discipline issues.

Position Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
   

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess general knowledge of recreation activities and able to provide assistance in answering various questions.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow general accepted office practices and procedures.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to communicate and understand clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to count money and make change correctly.
• Ability to respond quickly to problems or accidents.
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness and safe condition of the work site.
• Must have physical ability to accomplish job tasks and able to work outdoors as required. 
• Must have good oral communication skills and able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Skill in use of personal computer, including Microsoft, Open Office, e-mail and the Internet.  

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test and job performance assessment.
• Must hold or be able to obtain CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
   

Work Hours

Our facility is open to the public seven days a week, with operating hours ranging from early mornings to evenings. While our general hours are: Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Team members typically work standard 4 to 5-hour shifts, which may vary depending on the needs of the facility. Flexibility is key, and schedules are created with fairness and advance notice in mind.