Recreation Assistant - Rec Zone

Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County’s exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.

Description

The Recreation Assistant- RecZone is responsible for assisting the Recreation Youth Coordinator and Site Director in the direct implementation and leading of daily activities for the School Year RecZone Program. This position actively engages youth participants, helps maintain a safe and structured environment, monitors children during activities, and supports day-to-day site operations.

General Information

• Department: Parks and Recreation
• Reports To: Recreation Youth Coordinator & Site Director
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (5 days per week)
• Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:15 PM daily (20 – 25 hours per week)
• Employment Term: Part-time ($17.06/hr)

Essential Functions

Program Implementation & Activity Leadership

• Provide direct assistance to the Recreation Youth Coordinator and Site Director in executing daily program schedules.
• Lead and facilitate day-to-day activities, including games, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and enrichment projects.
• Help monitor and supervise children during all program components to ensure safety and active engagement.

Site Operations & Support

• Assist in site setup, organization, and thorough cleaning before, during, and after program hours.
• Report all operational, facility, or program issues promptly to the Site Director and Recreation Coordinator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Communication & Community Relations

• Model positive behavior management and follow department guidelines regarding participant conduct.
• Discuss disciplinary matters and updates with parents, Site Director, and the Recreation Youth Coordinator as appropriate.
• Support open, professional communication with participants, team members, and parents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of youth recreation activities, games, and group interaction techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Dependable, energetic, patient, and punctual.

Education, Experience and Training

• Age Requirement: Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Licensure: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.

Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.