Recreation Center Operations Assistant - Monitor

MonitorUnder general supervision, the Monitor performs a variety of duties involved in the planning, organization, and coordination of leisure and recreation programs; performs general clerical work in support of recreation and leisure programs; and provides general information and assistance to staff and the public.The Monitor position reports to the Recreation Center Supervisor or his/her designee. This position does not exercise supervision over other staff.The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.Perform equipment/facility setup and post-activity cleanup.Coordinate/oversee recreation activities.Interact with patrons and other staff.Perform other related job duties as assigned.Ability to:Learn equipment/facility setup activities and appropriate recreational activities.Properly maintain assigned areas.Follow oral and written instructions.Perform assigned tasks properly and efficiently.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.Provide own transportation to and from work site.Troubleshoot and operate electrical equipment.Handle any crisis situation and work under outside pressure.Communicate on a daily basis, responding to questions or complaints, and enforcing rules.Minimum qualifications:One year of clerical experience is preferred.Must be 15 years of age or older.A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Consideration will be given to those currently enrolled in a high school (or equivalent) educational program.Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR Certificates.Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, and grasp; work with hands above shoulder height with up to 40 lbs.; work with arms extended at shoulder height with up to 20 lbs.; lift or carry 50 lbs. or less and push and/or pull heavy weights (over 75 lb. weights) on a regular basis; and exposure to hot, cold, and outdoors.Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a background investigation, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.

The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.