Job Details

Recreational Aid

Summary: Performs a broad range recreational duties and tasks in support of the summer recreational programs.

Work Hours: This position will work a designated schedule established by the Department Head or his or her designee. It is also expected this position will work other hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays and/or in adverse weather conditions as necessary or requested in order to fulfill the City's vision and/or to accomplish departmental goals.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, applicants should be able to perform each essential duty in an efficient, effective, and safe manner. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential Duties: Include but are not limited to the following.

Provides various assistance and support at one or more recreational community centers including, but not limited to greeting patrons, answering telephones, enforcing community center rules, and facility maintenance.

Assist with creating and supervising community center programs and activities.

Assist with cleaning and sanitizing high usage areas within the recreational community centers. Such duties could include, but not limited to sweeping floors, mopping floors, picking up trash along the grounds, wiping glass doors and mirrors, wiping down cardio and weight equipment, taking out trash, cleaning bathroom stalls, etc....

Registers golfers, collects green fees and provides other support at Cato Park golf shop.

Takes food and drink orders and collects payments at one or more swimming pool concession stands.

Additional duties may include Pool Manager duties.

And all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience: Previous experience performing similar duties desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In order to provide efficient and effective services, the City seeks team members who possess the following core competencies that are aligned with the City's vision: Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions; Adaptability - responds positively to change; Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner; Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues; Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions; Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers; Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge; Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and

EEO: The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local