Job Description

Job Location: Gymnasium - Farmington, UT 84025,

Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: None,

Salary Range: $9.00 - $9.50 Hourly,

Travel Percentage: None,

Job Shift: Any,

Job Category: Government,

Recreation Worker I

Job Title: Recreation Worker I

Department: Parks and Recreation

Report to: Recreation Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Category: Service Workers

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, this position performs a variety of basic, entry-level duties supporting recreation programs, facilities, and events. Responsibilities focus on customer service, program assistance, and facility support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties (All Assignments)

• Provides courteous and respectful customer service to patrons, participants, and staff.
• Assists with the setup and cleanup of recreation programs, events, and facilities.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas.
• Follow established rules, policies, and safety procedures.
• Responds to basic questions from the public, refers more complex issues to senior staff.
• Work scheduled shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basketball Score Keeper

• Keep score and tracks time during basketball games and activities.
• Operate scoreboards and timing devices as instructed.
• Communicate with coaches, officials, and staff to support game flow.
• Assist with basic setup and cleanup of equipment and playing areas.

Youth Sports Worker (Super Sport)

• Assist staff with organizing and supervising basketball.
• Help set up and take down equipment and playing areas.
• Encourage participation and positive behavior among participants.
• Observe activities and reports safety concerns or issues to supervisors.

Knowledge of

• Customer Service and best practices.
• Recreation program sports, operations, and activities.
• Safety practices in recreation or aquatic environments.

Skilled in

• Managing interactions in a potentially stressful situation calmly.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver a positive recreational experience.
• Explaining program rules, facility policies, and procedures in a way that is easy to understand.

Abilities to

• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Recognize and respond to unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Perform physically active work, including lifting, bending, standing and walking for extended periods.

Questions? Please reach out to Recreation Program Organizer Jeff Sackolwitz at jsackolwitz@farmington.utah.gov or 801-939-9296.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Applicants 18 years of age or older must pass a background check.