Summer Recreation Aid

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Summer Recreation Aid

 Seasonal - 10 WEEK PROGRAM Starting June 1, 2026

Hourly Rate - $12.00

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00PM Monday April 27, 2026

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Employee performs a variety of entry level and general administrative duties as needed to coordinate the day-to-day operation of one or more city recreation programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Follows personnel policies and procedures as set forth by the City of Belen;

• Performs varied janitorial duties within recreation building, it’s equipment and surroundings;
• Performs a variety of recreational, clerical and maintenance duties to maintain the RecreationCenter;
• May supervise children consumers, support personnel, or other part-time or temporary staff as assigned;
• May recommend department improvements;
• Collects payments and keeps monetary records for the department;
• Assists with coordination and tracking facility reservations and collections;
• Provides input to department budgetary planning;
• Monitors safety regulation adherence in the center;
• Accepts and documents public complaints as well as provide quality customer service;
• Assists with City functions;
• Scheduled for on call on off-hours;
• Provides security services for City functions
• Monitor public emergency medical needs and make appropriate calls for care;
• Responsible for opening and locking facility;
• Available and flexible hours, days and holidays;
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen, 16 Yrs. or older - valid picture ID required
• Must pass a drug/alcohol test and background screen (parental consent necessary for anyone under age 18)
• Students must have two valid forms of identification
• Must be able to work entire summer program

EQUIPMENT USED

Knowledge to include use of common office equipment, such as computer, copier, fax, postage machine, calculator, phone or pager, two-way radio, exercise equipment, ladders, work tools (screwdriver, wrenches, pliers), recreational equipment and park maintenance equipment.

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 read, walk, sit, swim and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle, feel or operate office and work equipment and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, stoop, bend or kneel.  Often needs to climb up to 12 foot ladders.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 works both inside and outside.  Employee may be exposed to all types of weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment varies dependent on activities scheduled; may be extremely quiet to extremely noisy.

DISCLAIMER:  The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities.

Salary : $12