What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant - Regular Part-Time position at City of Palm Beach Gardens?
Join our team as a Recreation Assistant and help bring our facility to life! In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of the action—setting up and breaking down rooms for exciting programs and events, making sure spaces are clean, organized, and ready for fun. From arranging tables and chairs to assisting with light cleaning and special projects, you’ll play an important part in creating a welcoming environment for our community. If you enjoy staying active, working behind the scenes to make events run smoothly, and being part of a positive, team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in and make an impact.
(Essential functions, defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.)- Provide basic customer service to patrons utilizing recreation facilities and programs pleasantly and helpfully.
- Responsible for communicating positively and effectively with peers, managers, patrons, and the public through verbal interactions and written correspondence.
- Understands and applies standard operating procedures without significant direction and monitoring of supervisors.
- Monitor patrons’ health, welfare, and safety utilizing facilities and participation in programs. Takes action accordingly.
- Applies basic computer skills to learn and utilize software programs effectively as necessary in assigned areas.
- Learn and utilize the phone system effectively.
- Provides support and competent assistance for programs, events, and facilities as assigned.
- Responsible for completing assignments and tasks as directed.
- Assists in carrying out department’s goals and objectives.
- Assists with the implementation of department activities and events.
- May assist with organizing and setting up programs and activities.
- May greet the public at the desk or pool; answers telephones; gives information over the phone and in person; registers users; collect fees; balance cash/registers.
- Assists with the success of day-to-day operations.
- Requires recognition with emergency situations and ability to take action based upon position responsibility and training.
- Performs housekeeping maintenance tasks as directed.
- Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
- Assist with seeking information to grow to best serve the community.
- May assist when an Emergency Operations plan is activated.
- Performs any other related duties as requested or assigned.
- Has or is in a program to obtain a high school diploma.
- Has the certifications if required by a position under this classification.
- Is at least sixteen (16) years of age or meets the minimum qualifications as outlined by certification.
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with good driving record if required by position.
- Annual Hands-Only CPR training as provided by the Department or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
- Positions assigned to the Riverside Youth Enrichment Center or the Aquatic Complex must have or obtain Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification as required by licensing or certification.
- Lifeguards are subject to certification requirements per the Red Cross.
- This position may require background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, in accordance with House Bill 531 (2025). Additional information regarding this requirement is available at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com