The Town of Farragut has a reputation for high standards, and this applies to our workforce as well as our vision for the community. We thrive on professionalism and integrity, and genuinely enjoy serving residents. The Town is seeking applicants for a Part Time Recreation and Event Attendant.
Must be available a variety of day shift, evening shift and weekends for 3-4 shifts a week (18-29 hours a week). The community center is open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.
The starting rate of pay is $15.75 per hour.
General Definition of Work
Performs manual and office work facilitating the community center and events. Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation and Event Program Coordinator. Work is generally performed in the afternoons, evening and on weekends.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
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Performs reception duties including, but not limited to, the following: checking in members/users, collecting program, event, and rental fees, completing routine forms and reports, and answering telephone calls.
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Provides exceptional of customer service to patrons.
- Distributes program, event, and rental informational marketing materials.
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Registers participants for programs, events and classes on evenings and weekends.
- Assists with special events, programs and athletics preparation and breakdown.
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Issues and monitors equipment and supplies to patrons.
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Assists rental customers as requested.
- Performs room setups and breakdowns.
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Assists in the cleaning as needed.
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Assists with enforcement of departmental policies and procedures pertinent to Community Center activities, as needed.
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Performs other duties and coordinates other projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of department programs and policies; general knowledge of standard computer software, software and hardware; general skill working in administrative support documents; general skill operating standard computer and peripheral equipment; ability to manage time and work within time constraints; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office, word processing and data entry software; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively in oral form; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, town staff, elected officials, and the general public.
General knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials used in public recreation; some knowledge of human behavior of individuals in groups participating in recreational activities; general knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in public recreation; general knowledge of the equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct parks and recreation programs; general knowledge of first aid methods and necessary safety precautions to be used in recreation work; general skill operating standard tools of the trade;.
Education and Experience
A minimum required education status of a junior standing in high school.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Ability to work nights and weekends as assigned.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 3 months of hire.
Pre-Hire Required Screenings
Background Check
Additional Benefits
N/A
