Recreation Facility Assistant

City of Owatonna MN
US - Minnesota - Owatonna
December 12, 2024

Salary: $23. 72 - $30. 80 Hourly

Location : Owatonna, MN

Job Type: Part-time 28 hours per week

Job Number: RFA 12 2024

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 12/10/2024

Closing Date: 1/2/2025 3:00 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

DescriptionTHE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 25,000 residents.

Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.

ABOUT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that a community thrives when it provides opportunities to recreate in many forms. The Recreation Department creates a better tomorrow by enriching the quality of life for our community and visitors by providing a variety of recreation programs, facilities, and services.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In our department, the City's values look and sound like .

BETTER TOGETHER:

Working as a team-we share the workload and support others when they need it
Building relationships internally and externally
Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds on our teams while learning from one another
Being available and responsive
Being approachable to employees and the community
Working with compassion for and attention towards the person in front of us

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:

Being open, welcoming, and approachable to the community
Building efficient and effective community partnerships
Taking care of the equipment, facilities, and other public resources we are entrusted with
Spending taxpayers' money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
Providing quality programs that match the needs and wants of our community
Providing excellent customer service

PRIDE IN OUR WORK:

Sharing our passion for recreation
Being prepared for all situations
Having a mindset of continuous improvement so we can meet the ever-changing needs of the community
Providing creative solutions and measurable results
Creating and celebrating meaningful experiences for participants

Duties / ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL DO:
As a Recreation Facility Assistant you will assist the Recreation Supervisor with the coordination and leadership of recreational operations related to aquatics, athletics and community programming. You will be responsible for performing a variety of operations at recreation facilities. Responsibilities may include selling facility admissions, memberships and merchandise; leading seasonal/temporary staff; opening and closing facilities; and preparing marketing materials.
Specifically as the Recreation Facility Assistant you will.

Performs a variety of clerical activities, which may include: performing opening and closing duties of facilities while maintaining a clean facility; directing seasonal/part-time staff duties; preparing marketing flyers and publications; filing; and/or, performing other related activities.
Inspects facility and equipment.
Performs registrations and point of sale transactions.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

QualificationsABOUT YOU:A successful candidate will have some or all of the following .

High school diploma or G. E. D. ; 2 years customer service or related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Knowledge of:

Basic recreation operations in assigned area of responsibility;
Modern office methods and applicable equipment;
Basic recreation maintenance principles and practices;
Customer service principles.

Skill in:

Providing customer service;
Performing basic clerical duties;
Performing basic site maintenance;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Handling cash;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands

This is a part-time position; 28 hours per week; varied schedule that will include morning, day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands

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01

Will you be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire (anticipated start date (January 12, 2025)?

02

Do you currently hold a valid Driver's License?

03

Did you receive a High School Diploma or a GED?

04

Do you currently possess Certification in CPR and First Aid; or are you able to obtain such certification within 30 days of hire?

05

Do you have prior experience delivering community recreation programming?

No experience
Less than 2 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5+ years of experience

06

Please explain your prior experience with delivering community recreation programming. If no experience, please type 'N/A'.

07

Do you have prior supervisor or leadership experience?

08

Please explain your prior supervisor or leadership experience. If no experience, please type 'N/A'.

09

How many years of experience do you have in customer service?

No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year and less than 2
More than 2 years and less than 5
5+ years

10

Please explain your prior experience with customer service. If no experience, please type 'N/A'.

11

Which of the following best describes your computer related skills and ability?

No experience
Limited - I can use a computer to create documents, print documents and send email messages
Moderate - I consider myself more advanced in computer technology than someone with 'limited' skills. I am proficient with Microsoft Office products. I can create Word documents, Excel sprea.

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