Sports Program Attendant

Sports Program Attendants provide timely set up and breakdown of scheduled sports programming in Parks & Recreation facilities, which may include parks, athletic fields, the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center, and other spaces. Work with youth, teen and adult participants across a variety of indoor and outdoor programs. Keeps designated areas in clean and orderly condition by performing a combination of janitorial and light repair to equipment and shared recreational spaces. Provides customer service support to specific program areas and activities.

This position is on-call status and will be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week. 

1. Attend to gymnasium and other assigned areas by assisting and supporting staff, including instructors and contractors, with equipment and facility needs.
2. Open and/or close gymnasium. Perform frequent cleaning in addition to organizational tasks.
3. Communicate facility or equipment issues/repairs, participant injuries or accidents, and behavior issues to Sports Coordinator.
4. Ability to assemble general sports equipment and setup/breakdown sports activities and events in a timely manner.
5. Enforce activity, league and facility rules and guidelines and complete related reports as necessary.

6. Create a safe and positive environment during all activities. Help manage behavior of all gymnasium users including spectators and program participants. May require general      onsite player, team and game management.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of sports rules, game structures and/or equipment preferred. Sports may include, but are not limited to, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, softball, and soccer.
• Basic knowledge of custodial operations.

• Understanding of tools, materials, equipment and safety practices and procedures for making small assessments or repairs.
• Basic technology skills, such as tablets and mobile phones, access to email, and running scheduling reports and rosters. Experience with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel a plus. 
• Customer service skills including communicating with the public and staff in a professional manner.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow written and oral instructions
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Provide good customer service
• Comply with safety requirements of position and actively promote safe work practices
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is six months experience in general maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties. Candidates must possess an Oregon Driver’s License and working cell phone. 

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards. 

Duties may occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels.

Other requirements (all may be obtained upon hire):

CPR/AED Certification

OLCC Alcohol Server Permit

NFHS Concussion Course

Heat Illness Training

Mandatory Reporter Training

Physical and Mental Demands

Frequent repetitive motions including, but are not limited to, hand, wrist and finger movements; daily walking, reaching, standing, talking, hearing and seeing.  Heavy Physical Work: Must be able to regularly lift and carry objects 25 to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand, bend, stoop or kneel frequently throughout the day.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Employees in this position are eligible for Oregon Sick Leave.

Salary : $18 - $22