Recreation Aide - Valley

**Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed closing date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

Douglas County Community Services is seeking friendly and outgoing individuals to fill the role of Recreation Aide. Ensuring a safe, clean, and fun environment for youth recreation, the Recreation Aide takes an active role in preparing and leading various craft activities, games, and programs. If you are an individual who enjoys working in an energetic and active environment where strong people-skills are a must, have experience working with children, and understand the importance of ensuring safety-first fun, this could be the right fit for you.

This recruitment is intended to fill vacancies at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center - Valley recreation location. Positions are 19 hours or less per week and do not qualify for benefits.

Primary Objectives

Performs work assisting in the conduct of recreation activities at assigned and/or designated recreation facilities; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

None

• Assists general public, customers and staff in person, over telephone and by email; answers inquiries and provides general direction related to recreation activities. • Assists with preparation and/or leadership of recreation programs and activities, including youth supervision. Leads games and craft activities and interacts with participants; monitors activities of children during recreational trips and/or tours. • Inspects facility to ensure youth safety; assists with clean-up of facilities and programs. • Prepares supplies and materials for programs and activities and prepares snacks; arranges chairs, tables, and sporting or exercise equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities; operates audiovisual equipment, as needed. • Participates in training opportunities and attends staff meetings. • Welcomes participants to program and greets parents when needed. • Receives, stores, and issues sports equipment and supplies. • Monitors spectators and participants at special events to ensure orderly conduct. • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. • Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. • Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.