Recreation Aide I

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT: Varied start dates, running no more than 10 months

Not all positions will be filled immediately

Personnel Requisition Form

Department: Parks & Recreation
Date: March 6, 2019
Supervisor: Athletic Coordinator

Job Title: Recreation Aide I
Starting Salary: $9.3300 / hourly

Date Needed: ASAP
Number of Employees Requested: Varies
Work Hours: Varies (weekends as needed)

Position Status: Temporary
Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Description

Job Title: Recreation Aide I
Department: Parks & Recreation
Location: Recreation Centers and Athletic Complexes

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code: Seasonal (N/A)
Reports to: Athletic Coordinator

Job Summary

Under general supervision works in various areas of Parks and Recreation including concession stands, recreation centers or other venues for special events.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Stocking and organizing a neat work area
• Preparing food as specified
• Maintaining clean and sanitary concession equipment and food preparation area and cleaning concession stand on a daily basis
• Handling monies in operation of concessions including accurately collecting money for products purchased and providing correct change
• Recording inventory before and after an event
• Providing quality customer service
• Working in recreation centers or other venues assisting with various events including event set up/clean up and assisting with routine/non-routine after school and summer programs for children

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High School Education or demonstrated level of proficiency

Experience
Previous food service/preparation experience preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
N/A

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Proper and safe food handling
• Proper means of cleaning and disinfecting after food preparation

Ability to:

• Read to comprehend operator and reference manuals
• Write to prepare non-complex forms and records
• Verbally communicate to converse with customers, supervisors and co-workers
• Add and subtract numbers to determine money to be collected and provide correct change
• Follow instructions and efficiently complete tasks
• Exercise judgment in tasks involving safety of self and others or efficiency of operations
• Work as a member of team
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Work location will primarily be indoors at concession stands or recreation centers; however, special events requiring work may be held outdoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Concession stand customers, other recreation employees including supervisors, children attending programs at recreation
centers, citizens attending special events or facility patrons

How to Apply

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1200 8th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.