Recreation Assistant

Job Description Job Title: Recreation AssistantDepartment: ProgrammingReport To: Recreation DirectorStart Date: Seasonal May through SeptemberSalary: $17.50/hr.Position Summary: The Recreation Assistant will assist the Recreation Director and Program Coordinator with activities, events, and classes in Bettinger Park. The Recreation Assistant will ensure that the facilities and equipment are clean and safe for use. A successful Recreation Assistant will be able to engage people of all ages, show patience, a positive attitude, and be flexible in helping as needed.About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie's south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you'll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employmentEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist programs to support Recreation, special groups, Teen Center, and staff programming as needed.Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities.Maintaining and cleaning Bettinger Park as needed. (trash pick-up, raking volleyball courts, blowing basketball courts, Gaga pit, etc).Assisting recreation staff in conducting sports, games, and events in Bettinger Park.Assisting and ensuring participants' safety during activities.Performing administrative tasks, such as attendance for programs, work orders, incident reports, etc.Report any broken items and program issues immediately to the Program Coordinator or Recreation Director.Support, assist and fill in at Mini Golf as needed.Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Director of Recreation.Season Pass Eligibility:Employees are eligible for a season pass provided they work a minimum of 24 hours per week during the season; employees receiving Lakesideprovided housing are required to work a minimum of 32 hours per week. Season passes are for employment use only and must be returned on the employee's last day of employment.Recreation Assistant Requirements:High school diploma/GED preferred.CPR/AED/Standard First Aid preferred.Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.Strong creativity and socialization skills.Be a 'self-starter' with the ability to work independently.Able to handle multiple priorities, excellent attention to detail.Qualifications:Responsible High School student or equivalentFirst Aid/CPR/AEDAble to count money and reconcile cash drawerHow to Apply:Submit your resume and applicationSubmit any Certificates of Completion.Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the operation.Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, portions, percentages and to apply the basic math concepts.Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions where only limited and standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, climb or balance; specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold, humid, hot, very hot, and conditions and will be required to work outdoors. These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.To apply for this position, please visit our website:https://lakesideohio.com/get-involved/employment-at-lakeside/