Recreation Assistant

** All applicants must submit an online application via jobs.albanyny.gov to be considered for this position. **

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This routine unskilled work involves the conducting, supervision or development of some activity or the care of a recreation facility while in use. This class differs from that of a recreation aide by virtue of the fact that the incumbents usually have more experience or are required to take the lead in maintaining the activities or conduct at a recreational facility. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a director or supervisor of a recreational program or facility. General supervision may be exercised over recreation aides.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

• Carries out recreational program planned for a facility by the director or supervisor;
• Maintains order and enforces rules and regulations at a recreational facility;
• Assists with the promoting and conducting of various recreation activities such as games, sports, dance, music, storytelling, special events, tournaments, etc.;
• Assists in making up schedules for sporting and special events held;
• Acts as sports official when required;
• May operate a public address system and movie projector;
• May supervise operations and maintenance of a recreational facility in the absence of the director or supervisor;
• May open and close facilities when assigned to assist a director or supervisor;
• Helps oversee seasonal program staff;
• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge and/or familiarity with several types of sports, games and related recreational equipment;
• Ability to devise leisure time activities for recreational program participants;
• Ability to read and write;
• Ability to supervise and enforce simple rules and regulations;
• Ability to perform light manual tasks;  Ability to get along well with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds;
• Dependability;
• Courtesy and tact;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six months full-time paid experience in the conduct of recreation activities or its part-time or volunteer equivalent.

** All applicants must submit an online application via jobs.albanyny.gov to be considered for this position. **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person