Recreation Attendant

Core Value Statement
The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee.  We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication.  We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.

Safety Statement
We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan.  This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers.  Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

Classification Summary
The City of Kennewick Parks and Recreation Department employs Recreation Attendants who will attend to rentals at various facilities in the City, monitor reserved picnic shelters, and check on programs at fields or parks.  Recreation Attendants may work at multiple locations and will provide excellent customer service, enforce policies, and follow set guidelines.  A successful candidate will represent the City of Kennewick in a positive and professional manner. 

Recreation Attendants will usually be scheduled between 10-70 hours per month based on business needs, typically on evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Schedules will be provided a month in advance but will be subject to change until two weeks before an event.  Recreation Attendants must maintain open communication with Parks and Recreation staff at all times.

The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification, but should not be considered all-inclusive.  The incumbent will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.
 

• Open and secure facilities during a rental, event, or City-sponsored program.
• Conduct walk-throughs before and after facility rentals and complete check-list reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to the community and patrons.
• Arrive promptly at assigned locations within Kennewick and during allotted time frame throughout a work day.
• Enforce a variety of policies and procedures for a successful and safe rental, event, or program.
• Monitor and perform general custodial duties.
• Respond to emergency and safety situations, inform supervisor, and submit documentation.  Call 911 for assistance when necessary.
• Work cohesively with other City staff.
• Communicate procedural challenges, repair, or maintenance needs and operation outcomes to Supervisor.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times consistent with the City's uniform standards and dress code policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D., or work experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and, abilities to perform duties listed above.
 

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be assertive and dependable.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills, and previous customer service experience is highly desirable.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.