Responsible for assisting with recreational activities and services for all persons using the Garland recreation centers.
Target Hiring Range: Starts at $13.00/hr
Provide information to the public regarding recreation center activities; register participants for classes and activities.
Assist the public via phone or walk-up to give information regarding programs, schedules and other related information.
Perform custodial and customer service to keep the Recreation Center clean, orderly and properly set up for events and activities.
Assist in inventory control of equipment and supplies.
Supervise recreation activities and events.
Enforce and maintain City and Department policies as needed including interpreting and relating department rules and policies to customers.
Education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Age – 16 years and up
Education/ Experience:
Six months to one year experience in a recreation or sports facility
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic knowledge of a variety of recreation activities and the ability to communicate that knowledge into organized activities
Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR procedures
Basic knowledge of supervision procedures for activities and events
Basic knowledge of recreational equipment and correct operation
Basic skill in operating office equipment and personal computer
Basic skill in operating equipment and supplies for custodial or technical assignments
Ability to work independently of the supervisor
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The incumbent works typically in both indoor and outdoor environment and may be subjected to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, noise, etc. Physical tasks include heavy lifting, bending, squatting, stooping, walking, and carrying supplies (up to 20 lbs). Shift ranges from 10-20 hours per week and includes evenings and weekends.
Garland is where things are made. Products, careers and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home.
As early as the mid-1800s, settlers began arriving in what is now Garland. The pioneers found the black soil ideal for cotton and the communities of Duck Creek and Embree thrived on that crop. In 1886, two railroad lines built depots in the area. Eventually those two communities combined and became Garland, officially incorporated in 1891.
Garland enjoys a rich history that has shaped it into the thriving metropolitan-area city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, excellent educational and workforce development opportunities, and is enhanced by community leadership and partners. Garland is proud of its affordable and business-friendly climate.
