Recreational Aide

Salary: $12.89 Hourly

Location : Harker Heights Parks and Recreation, TX

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 202400038

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: PARKS REC AIDS

Opening Date: 07/02/2025

Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

JOB SUMMARY

Provides recreational services, assists in locating and furnishing equipment; explains recreation services, activities, facilities, rules, assist in activities registration; filing, writing reports and evaluating recreation programs, to include other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation Center & Senior Programs Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists and prepares data for recreation classes.

2. Provides advice on recreational issues to patrons.

3. Assists in coordinating the recreation program with city departments, and outside organizations such as the school district and various community based groups.

4. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids

5. Personal computer, including word processing and data base management software; calculator, copy and fax machine; and telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include vision, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, making arrangements for use of recreation facilities, setting up tables and chairs for classes, etc.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Exhibits the City of Harker Heights Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or License:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a recreation center and programs; Knowledge of programming and scheduling classes.

Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

Ability to assist in organizing. Ability to coordinate, analyze and utilize a variety of reports and records; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, organization, school and the general public.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age with the ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Knowledge and/or experience in cash handing skills or running a cash drawer.

Possess or ability to obtain a Texas Drivers License

The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full time employees which include:

Health Insurance - Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and Ameritas Dental.

(100% paid by City for employee - spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee)

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

(13 paid holidays per year)

Member Texas Municipal Retirement System

(Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary)

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plan

Long Term Disability (Provided by the City)

Group Life (Provided by the City)

Longevity pay

Incentives

Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)