Recreation Leader - MLK

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.

• 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

• At least 18 years of age

• 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

• 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.