CASY-MSCCN Jobs

TITLE

Recreation Aide - Charles Black Center

OPEN DATE

3/12/2024

CLOSE DATE

Until filled

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Part-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Non-Bargaining

DIVISION

Venues Parks and Arts

LOCATION

Community Programming

REPORTS TO

Center Director

SCHEDULE

Part-time. Hours may vary, Monday thru Friday with some weekends

PAY RATE

$13 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Salary is $13 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:Conducts or assists with recreation programs, sports and related park activities and special events. Assists in the planning, implementing, and promoting of recreation programs for youth and adults. Promotes the safety of patrons who utilize the parks, facilities and its programs. Maintains order at recreation facilities during organized activities. Provides customer service and enforces parks and recreation rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a representative of the City of South Bend, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Lead and/or monitor various activities in arts and crafts, sports and games.
• Promote neighborhood and community recreation events.
• Request, issue, and monitor the return of playground and athletic equipment; check equipment for proper care and use.
• Compile simple written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of the Recreation Center by performing light facility maintenance and custodial duties including, but not limited to lifting, sweeping, disposing of waste, vacuuming, and washing windows.
• May assist, with various programs. These duties may include supervision, coaching, umpiring, refereeing, score-keeping or others.
• Assist in enforcing Recreation Center policies to the patrons.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Duties may include but are not limited to; umpiring youth leagues, score-keeping, timers, special events, camps, office assistants and special events. Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Background in the field of recreation or youth programs, preferred;
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with patrons of all ages in various programs;
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions;
• Ability to learn simple office and record keeping skills;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, possibly weekends and evenings.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:Valid Indiana Drivers License; CPR Certification and standard first aid or able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

EQUIPMENT:Personal computer including word processing software; Calculator; Copy and fax machines; Telephone; Cellular phone; Pager; Mobile or portable radio; Automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, bend and lift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. On limited occasions, the employee may be required to walk or stand for short periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee may work indoors and outdoors. Conditions indoors will be in a temperature controlled environment, but exposed to changing weather conditions outdoors and to dust and fumes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Background Check

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thri