Recreation Leader - MLK



Job Details

Recreation Leader - MLK
Employer

City of Denton

Salary

$9.00 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

18-00004

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R LS-MLK Rec Center (401180)

Opening Date

01/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Responsible for operating the front desk by providing excellent customer service, completing registrations, extensive cash handling, supervising the activities in the building and assisting at other recreation centers and other divisions within the department.

Essential Functions

  • Answers telephone, check messages, and return phone calls
  • Greets ALL Customers as they enter the building with excellent customer service
  • Registers participants for department's programs in computer (CLASS)
  • Performs cash handling duties
  • Monitors building rentals, assists with clean-up and reports any damages or defaults in contracts
  • Helps to insure overall appearance of facility is in proper order at all times.
  • Explains different membership options, rules and benefits of each
  • Is familiar with and enforces center's rules
  • Sets up tables, chairs and other equipment as needed for classes and/special events:
    • Records hourly facility attendance and class attendance in daily log book
    • Completes administrative duties as assigned
    • Familiarizes self with center programs and assists instructors as needed
    • Assists with birthday parties, child care, programs, and special events as needed.
    • Monitors and directs community service workers
    • Cleans center as needed including assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties Monitors gym during free play and classes
    • Sets up volleyball standards and nets for free play, leagues and tournaments if needed
    • Assists other recreation centers, athletics, tennis center, and youth/teen services with desk coverage, programs and special events.
  • Completes administrative duties as assigned
  • Familiarizes self with center programs and assists instructors as needed
  • Assists with birthday parties, child care, programs, and special events as needed.
  • Monitors and directs community service workers
  • Monitors gym during free play and classes
  • Sets up volleyball standards and nets for free play, leagues and tournaments if needed
  • Assists other recreation centers, athletics, tennis center, and youth/teen services with desk coverage, programs and special events.
  • Drives van for Senior Trips (added)
  • And other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to understand and follow written instructions
  • Ability to learn basic maintenance functions

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License prior to employment
  • Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment
  • Must obtain defensive driving certification within 30 days of employment
  • Must be able to work varying hours Monday through Friday from 7:30  a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Employee Assistance Program 
The City of Denton Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to assist employees with identifying on or off-the-job personal or behavioral problems adversely affecting their work performance, work productivity, or ability to identify and locate appropriate medical, emotional, physical, financial, legal, or other appropriate resources. The program allows each employee to receive five face-to-face counseling sessions for each calendar year and unlimited access to a toll-free number at no cost to the employee. The EAP program is open to all City of Denton employees, their spouse and dependents, and retirees.

Workers Compensation
Eligibility: Immediately
Details: City provides supplemental pay to augment worker’s compensation payments for regular full-time employees. Length of supplemental pay is tied to service time within the City.

Direct Deposit
Eligibility: Immediately
Details:  Direct deposit is mandatory for all City of Denton employees, and it is available through any financial institution or via pay card.


01
Which best describes your highest completed level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Technical Certification
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • None of the above
02
Indicate your experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreation programs:
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months - 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years
03
Briefly describe your background and experience listed above:
04
What communication style do you find most effective when dealing with difficult situations? Why?
05
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered "Yes" in the previous question check the boxes next to the areas in which you are fluent in Spanish:
  • Not Fluent in Spanish
  • Read
  • Write
  • Speak

* Required Question

Employer
City of Denton
Address
601 E. Hickory Street
Suite A
Denton, Texas, 76205
Phone
(940) 349-8340

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