Recreation Attendant

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Who We Are: At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City’s history and character.

We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve.

It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer: The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year 12 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Plan Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one What You'll Do: Starting pay for this position is $15.95 per hour.

The Recreation Attendant assists the Recreation Center Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in the overall management and operation of the facility and recreation programs. Recreation Attendants are considered essential staff and can supervise a facility in the absence of a full-time staff member. Work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed under regular supervision of Recreation Center Supervisor.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities: Maintains daily attendance records for all registered program participants; Plans, organizes and coordinates weekly activities to include field trips, sports, games, crafts, swimming, drama and special events; Greets parents and children daily upon arrival and ensures authorized party gets children at departure time; Prepares camp area for daily operation, placing tables, chairs, equipment and program materials; Transports campers to daily activity sites; Enforces center and camp polices and safety rules and regulations; Inspects equipment daily, makes repairs or arranges for repairs; Cleans work and program areas as needed during the day and upon conclusion of activity; Prepares lists of materials and equipment needed for camp activity and makes requests for same; Makes preparation for participants' lunches and snacks; Maintains First Aid supplies, orders additional supplies as needed; Assists regular staff as needed; Handling general office duties.

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