RECREATION AIDE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Recreation Aide assists in organizing, promoting, planning, and conducting various activities, recreational

programs and/or special events based on analysis of the Community. This position involves considerable direct

and indirect contact with the public and other departments in the Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist in planning and organizing activities/programs under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.

 Assist in facilitating/implementing daily program activities for all age groups.

 Assist in administrative tasks such as making copies, fliers, filing, signage, and requesting quotes from

vendors.

 Assist in setting up and preparing equipment/supplies for program activities/events.

 Assist in recordkeeping/documentation of all participants who participate in activities on a daily basis.

 Assist in maintaining a clean facility and keeping all areas and supplies/equipment disinfected.

 Assist in transportation participants to events and activities, which includes keeping the tribal vehicle

maintained and clean.

 Assist in inventorying all equipment and supplies; Assist in shopping for equipment and supplies.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of facilities and equipment to assist with recreational activities.

 Knowledge of recreation concepts.

 Knowledge of a wide variety of recreational activities for kids and adults.

 Knowledge of the Gila River Indian Community.

 Ability to work with all ages and gender.

 Ability to keep inventory of equipment and supplies.

 Ability to record/document daily participation of participants.

 Ability to plan, assign and assist in supervision of activities.

 Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.