Programs, Sports And Special Events Assistant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator in planning, and implementing Parks & Recreation programs, Special Events and sports.
• Ensure storage areas and equipment are well maintained, organized and have an appropriate amount of supplies.
• Assist with operations of departmental software, including trouble shooting users problems and processing registrations.
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a safe and fun environment, including keeping facilities clean.
• Provide support for Parks & Recreation or Township events.
• Assist with department marketing efforts.
• Serve as a Hempfield Parks & Recreation ambassador and role model.
• Be proactive in all assigned responsibilities.
• Practices open and positive communication.
• Have a growth mind set which includes being flexible and adaptable, learning new things, and a desire to always improve.
• Attendance at staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide other services and perform other duties as requested by full time Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation Staff.

Work Environment:

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

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

RequirementsQualifications:

Education & Experience: Recreation experience preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
• Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, and devise solutions to immediate problem.
• Must possess a general understanding of recreational programs and how they are conducted.
• Skills in operating a computer with general understanding of Microsoft and Windows OS.
• Knowledge and understanding of US currency.
• Understanding English language.
• Must obtain Act 34 Clearances, CPR and First Aid within six weeks of employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person