Recreation Assistant Job Description
Recreation assistant
provides an orientation to all guests of the rules and regulations regarding rafting down the Merced River.
Recreation Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Report any issues or concerns residents may have to management
Do basic office administrative duties
Sort monthly newsletters
Assist with one-on-one program activities at regular intervals as assigned
Conduct client assessments to determine interests and hobbies and documents each client’s participation on progress flow sheet
Plan and implement group and individual activities during main program hours
Assist with keeping activity locations adequately stocked with one-on-one supplies and equipment
Work with volunteers assigned to the recreation department
Assist in Community outings
Maintain bulletin boards with themes or changes as needed to reflect current events
Recreation Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Recreation Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, WSI, AED, IAW, CTRS, NYSCA, CPS, FA, LGT, BLS
Education for Recreation Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the recreation assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in English, Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Department of Education, High School Education, Technical, Business, Psychology, Associates
Skills for Recreation Assistant
Desired skills for recreation assistant include:
Rules and regulations of the sport they are assigned to officiate
Rules and regulations of various sports
Arts and crafts and games
Sports
Vocabulary
Business English
Spelling and arithmetic
CMS
Correct manner to handle different children and situations
DNV
Desired experience for recreation assistant includes:
Will be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Associate degree in human service or recreation therapy preferred but not required
Current First Aid/CPR/AED or the ability to attain within the first week of employment
Previous experience with climbing walls, ropes courses, challenge courses both high and low, group facilitation and customer service is desirable
Prior experience being outdoors and around open water is a plus
Knowledge of various watercraft
Recreation Assistant Examples
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Recreation Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a recreation assistant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for recreation assistant
- Monitor and maintain recreation equipment and supplies
- Monitor program participants and recreational activities
- Outreach and promote interest in recreation activities in the local community
- Prepares and submits records and reports related to program and recreational activity participation, facility maintenance, equipment and supplies, and other records and reports as needed
- Monitor permitted events and ensure terms of facility or field reservations are followed
- Resident Service
- Assist Associate Director with student staffing budgets, operational budgets, departmental goals, retreats, marketing, data collection, assessment and other tasks as requested
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate student employees and interns for the department of Campus Recreation
- Serve on Divisional and University committees and initiatives
- Research and apply best practices related to Campus Recreation, and adapted physical activities
Qualifications for recreation assistant
- Ability to analyze situations, plan, organize, and research
- Ability to follow instructions and to maintain working relations with fellow employees and the public
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment
- Completion of technical course or associates degree in child development, human services, or related field
- Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Education or similar field of study required
- Minimum 3 years hospitality, leisure services or related experience required
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Recreation Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of recreation assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for recreation assistant
- Maintain verification of residents' membership to the club facilities, and surrounding facilities at the community
- Assists Activities department in set up and moving items for special events
- Review master calendar and set up rooms according to diagrams in calendar for resident events
- Deliver notices from the Maintenance Shop or Administration Office throughout the building to notify residents of events
- Candidates are expected to teach twelve credit hours per semester with summer teaching opportunities possible
- The successful candidate should have demonstrated teaching experience and expertise that will enable contributions in teaching a variety of undergraduate Recreation core curriculum courses
- Maintain and foster partnerships with professional organizations and provide service to the university and community
- Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising affiliate faculty in areas of recreation theory, leadership, management, and therapeutic practices
- Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of the program’s Student Learning Outcomes
- Advise students on academic progression, program and graduation requirements, and other relevant issues
Qualifications for recreation assistant
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, adapted physical education, exercise science or a closely related field
- The candidate must have demonstrated experience in recreational programs directly related to therapeutic, adapted and/or inclusive recreation, adaptive sport, fitness and wellness related initiatives
- The candidate must have demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
- The candidate must demonstrate the ability to collaborate, form partnerships, work effectively as a member of a goal-oriented team, and demonstrate an exceptional ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Strong knowledge of ACSM guidelines including exercise physiology, exercise testing, and programming is required
- Master's Degree in Health Professions, Recreation, Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Sport Management, Higher Education or related fields
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Recreation Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a recreation assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for recreation assistant
- Respond to resident requests
- Transportation of residents to and from activities
- Communicate with Coordinator Staff and Volunteers
- Gather supplies and equipment
- Communication with resident and families
- Ensures that parents or guardians check child into Kids Zone properly and are checked out properly with correct identification process if needed
- Ensures that parents or guardians complete all required paperwork and turns it in for processing
- Assists in planning and implementing activities for Kids’ Zone participants
- Participates in daily cleaning schedule
- Maintains awareness of the ages and special instructions for each child and follows said instructions
Qualifications for recreation assistant
- Candidate will be adept in the principles and concepts of community therapeutic/adapted/inclusive recreation including knowledge of best practice of community therapeutic/adapted and inclusive recreation programming to provide recreation services for adults
- Schedule the ski-concierge / pool attendants to provide maximum service to guests within budgeted guidelines
- Train ski-concierge / pool attendants and supervise them in the performance of their duties
- Communicate closely with appropriate managers and other Assistant Managers on Duty to ensure follow-up on any special problems, guest requests
- Handle guest problems and complaints, keeping Assistant Director of Rooms well-informed as to problems and action taken
- Assist the teams accordingly when business levels warrant
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Recreation Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a recreation assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for recreation assistant
- Ensures the safety of all children by keeping them in their sight at all times
- Provides availability before and after check in in order to answer any questions or concerns presented by parents or guardians
- Takes an active role in communicating other programming opportunities to parents and guardians utilizing Kids Zone
- Returns all toys and equipment to the correct storage places after completion of use and at end of shift
- Assists in any Children’s Services Special Events as needed
- Recognizes and responds immediately in emergencies in accordance with the facility’s emergency action plans
- The ability to think outside the box and create new ideas for monthly activity calendar
- Patience, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards the residents and their support networks
- Attentive to resident/patients needs
- Child Recreation Assistant is responsible for providing caring, safe and quality environment for all children
Qualifications for recreation assistant
- Must have a valid California driver’s license and proof of valid auto insurance
- Completion of a high school education (or GED) and up to one year beyond high school job experience
- Must have CTRS certification or be able to obtain CTRS certification
- Personal Training and/ or Group Fitness certification from a nationally-recognized organization (ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM)
- Become a role model to all staff by leading by example and treating all coworkers as you wish to be treated
- Intermediate Skiier or Snowboarder
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Recreation Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a recreation assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for recreation assistant
- Attends care conference on a quarterly, annual and as needed basis and develops appropriate therapeutic activities and behavioral interventions, in order to support the care plan goals for each specific resident
- Plans, develops, and implements therapeutic activities as assigned for all levels of functioning
- Records all necessary documentation in resident’s medical chart including recreational assessment, activity section on MDS, interventions and care plans and progress notes as needed
- Pursues and participates in interdepartmental collaboration, including site committees
- You will enthusiastically conduct activities that are appropriate and engaging for various age groups
- When given a budget, you will develop a supply list for upcoming activities and events
- You communicate regularly with managers and other staff, remaining professional in attitude at all times
- Run Scoreboard and track statistics during competition
- Run promotional activities to boost participation
- Manage behavior of participants during competition
Qualifications for recreation assistant
- High School graduate or equivalent education (GED)
- Working with the elderly preferred
- Must have his/her own transportation to carry out job duties and responsibilities
- Experience in a recreational activities role
- Doctorate in Recreation Management, Recreation Programming, Recreation Administration or related field
- Experience working in a Recreation Management context