Job Description

Job Location Erie Community Center - Erie, CO 80516 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $22.05 - $27.56 Hourly

Job Category Parks & Recreation

The Town of Erie’s Recreation team is looking a passionate, organized and motivated individual to join us as our newest Recreation Assistantfor the Sports programming area!

The Recreation Assistant plays a crucial role in our operations, helping the Assistant Coordinator with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Town’s sports recreation programs and services for adults and youth.

This individual will assist with operational and administrative details of the sports programming area and will need to be able to work with considerable independence within the scope of established policies and procedures.

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Work Hours: This position works on average 20-30 hours per week and will be required to work during the daytime on Saturdays, and at least two (2) evenings per week; not to exceed an average of 130 hours/month on average.

• Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.

Work Location: Erie Community Center (450 Powers St in Erie, CO)

• This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work

Part-Time, Hourly

2026 Hiring Range:

$22.05/hr - $24.80/hr

2026 Full Range:

$22.05/hr - $27.56/hr

Posting Dates: 12/19/25 –01/11/2026

**Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 01/11/26 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov

Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Duties

• Assists recreation staff in developing, organizing, scheduling and promoting sports
• Provides direct operational support to recreation staff which includes planning, purchasing, staffing, scheduling, and administration of sports operations
• Communicates with patrons, staff, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth operations of sports programs
• Evaluates operational effectiveness and recommend new workflows and processes to improve special event operations
• Manage sports equipment inventory to include preparing and collecting equipment, monitoring inventory, and making recommendations for new purchases
• May assist with the preparation and hosting of adult and youth sports meetings
• May assist with scheduling practices and games, compiling rosters, scheduling Officials, and Manager’s on Duty, and other program-related tasks
• Completes a variety of paperwork including daily records, logs and incident reports
• Maintains program related records. Reports issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings. May assist with training staff
• May assist with recruiting, interviewing, training and scheduling volunteers and staff
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests. Take appropriate action steps following any incidents within the facility
• Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, and completes incident reports
• Serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.
• Demonstrate outstanding internal and external customer service by upholding PEAK (Professional, Exceptional, Accountable, Knowledgeable) standards. Refers public to the appropriate Town contact
• May serve or fill in for the Assistant Recreation Coordinator – Sports in their absence

Town Wide Expectations/Duties

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach and high ethical standards
• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
• Interpret, communicate and enforce all Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
• Complete all required safety trainings in a timely manner
• Develop and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission

Other/Miscellaneous

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Benefits

Minimum

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Two years related customer service, recreation or related experience preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.

Pre-employment screenings include:

• Interview with Sports Programming team
• Background checks to include: National and County Criminal Scan, Sex-Offender Registry check, Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
• Reference Checks

Benefits:

Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

This position is eligible to also receive the following additional benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.