PARK CENTER AIDE- P/T

Job Title

This position assists in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center or recreational facility; and performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in coordinating and implementing Park Center and/or recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults and senior citizens with varying interests, recreational needs, and abilities, including but not limited to after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club activities, leisure activities, sports activities, tournaments, etc.

Monitors participant compliance with established rules and regulations, and standards of safety.

Instructs groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate.

Assists in maintaining activity schedules and calendars.

Monitors attendance and maintains related records.

Performs basic building and grounds maintenance work as necessary.

Prepares records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations.

Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts.

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.

Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.

Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

High school diploma or GED; Six (6) months relevant prior experience; Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License; CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages.

Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.

Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems.

Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar.

Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results; and

Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.