Recreation Aide II - OJ Watson Park

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13441268

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• The Recreation Aide 2 is an entry-level, seasonal or part-time
  
  

position responsible for providing exceptional customer service and

hands-on support for recreational activities at Watson Park. This role

involves interacting directly with the public, assisting with

concessions, coordinating games, and maintaining recreational facilities

and equipment. Recreation Aides play a key role in ensuring visitors

have a safe, enjoyable, and engaging experience. Assignments vary based

on program needs, and duties may include cash handling, basic food

preparation, officiating sports activities, and performing light

custodial tasks. Under direct supervision, employees are expected to

carry out tasks efficiently, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills,

and support a positive and welcoming environment for all park guests.

• THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION**\
  
  

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• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

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**Examples of Work Performed**

• Specific duties depend on actual work location and activities.
• Serves customers at concession counter.
• Receives and disburses cash.
• Prepares and handles food.
• Stocks concession products.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Supervises children, organizes and leads games and assists with
  
  

class instruction.

• Officiates or keeps score for sports activities.
• Performs basic custodial duties.
• Sets up and takes down building furnishings and arrangements.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

**Requirements of Work**

• Knowledge of basic functions of arithmetic.
• Ability to count money and make change; and use a computer to
  
  

access, interpret and record information.

• Ability to accept and respond to a steady volume of requests for
  
  

information and/or service, both in person and over the telephone.

• Ability to lift and carry stacks of boxes or other loads weighing up
  
  

to 25 pounds.

• Ability to teach students who have a wide variety of experience and
  
  

aptitude.

• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with associates,
  
  

participants and the public.

• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver\'s
  
  

License.

• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of
  
  

other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of a criminal record check.

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