Recreation Aide

The purpose of this position is to register citizens for different events, complete reservations and assist in the implementation of recreation programs at the Henry County Recreation Centers. 
 
This is a Part-time position, offering 29 hours/week.

Assists customers at the Registration Desk and provides public information about recreational programs; registers people for classes and athletic events and receives fees for daily use, rentals and registrations; maintains registration filing system and assists with different program activities; maintains records of recreation equipment; ensures safety and security of equipment and facilities in addition to ensuring that the facilities are clean at all times; prepares a variety of forms, requisitions, correspondence, and paperwork; designs flyers for programs and assists in the development and organization of new programs and special events; checks out various equipment for citizens; completes accident/incident forms as needed; assists in training volunteers and supervises participants at camps and trips; Secures all cash, cash receipts and building at closing; answers phone and takes messages; performs related duties as required.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Must have pleasant, professional and understandable speech.

Must successfully pass a background check as well as physical examination. 

Must demonstrate good customer service skills as well a positive attitude. 

High public interaction experience is helpful.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job is acceptable. 

Possession of a valid Georgia drivers license.

Must be flexible with schedules and available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Demonstrates good customer service skills and a positive attitude towards the citizens that use the services; excellent organizational skills and telephone etiquette; knowledge of PC software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Office); ability to maintain focus and self-control in all situations and especially those that are stressful; ability to keep orderly files and records; ability to establish effective interpersonal relations with the other workers and the general public.


It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.