Recreation Center Worker

Recreation Center Worker

Salary

$17.01 Hourly

Location

Henderson KY 42420, KY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00014

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

05/04/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: RECREATION CENTER WORKER

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to plan, monitor, and participate in recreation center activities and events. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning events, conducting classes/workshops, assisting participants, and maintaining facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans recreational activities and events and related special events; prepares proposals for activities/special events; prepares programs and schedules; requisitions necessary supplies.
• Provides supervision of facility and facility use; and implements recreation center rules and policies.
• Monitors activities and children; assists children with homework and arts/crafts; provides assistance in the use of the computer lab facilities; assists with basketball and volleyball games and tournaments; participates in a variety of games such as board games, kickball, and gymnasium activities.
• Coordinates, organizes and operates assigned programs such as after school youth programs and/or evening programs for young adults; assists with daily after school and special event activities calendar.
• Prepares bulletin boards; assists with setting up and returning rentals.
• Evaluates program activities; assesses needs and recommends program changes, modifications and/or development.
• Performs a variety of custodial tasks such as cleaning office, restrooms, locker rooms, kitchen, refrigerator, oven and dishes, plants flowers and grass.
• Maintains a variety of records pertaining to activities and attendance.
• Answers telephone and provides information, takes/relays messages, and/or refers as appropriate.
• Establishes effective working relationships and communication with community groups, program participants, customers, and the general public; serves as liaison and/or coordinates activities with committees, community organizations, other departments, schools and civic groups; assists in promoting and evaluating programs and offers support services as applicable; and responds to requests and inquiries regarding programs and activities.
• Reports to work on weekends, evening hours and/or holidays as scheduled and in support of special events and recreational activities; support all facets of programs and service delivery related to park and recreation programming.
• Ensures participant safety; intervenes in confrontations; responds to problems and initiates appropriate action; administers first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Maintains regular and predictable in person attendance during regular business hours of the City of Henderson is required.
• Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol policy.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving youth programs and activities required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Requires Blood Borne Pathogen Training.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, or violence.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the City of Henderson) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change. The City of Henderson explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement

Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:

Vacation

Sick time

Personal time (full time employees only)

Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change

Employer City of Henderson Kentucky

Address 222 First St.

Henderson, Kentucky, 42420

Phone 2708314903

Website https://hendersonky.gov/