Athletics, Communication Skills, Distribution Management, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Machining Operations, Office Equipment, Operations, Parks & Recreation, Project/Program Management, Publications, Record Keeping, Recreation, Rentals, Sports, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching
Part Time Recreation Aide - Athletics - The Epic Recreation Center
Salary: $15.00 - $18.85 Hourly
Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00052
Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation Division
The Epic - Recreation Center
Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 5:00 PM Central
Description
Job Summary
Join the City of Grand Prairies Athletics Division as a part time Rec Aide and help create an active, engaging environment for the community. Youll oversee daily facility operations, maintain the space, develop dynamic athletic programs, and ensure clear communication with staff and residents. If youre passionate about sports, recreation, and community engagement, this is your chance to make a lasting impact!
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains the interior of facilities by removing trash from floors by sweeping and mopping; organizing office and equipment area; submitting reports for repairs or needed equipment as needed; cleaning and organizing storage area; cleaning the restroom and game room.
- Oversees the operations of the facility by supervising hallway; handing out equipment; directing customers to the proper location; promotes programs to patrons; performing record keeping; updating class records daily; and overseeing distribution of paperwork such as disclaimer sheets, receipts books, logs, and other documentation.
- Develops and implements recreational programs by overseeing gym programs; assisting in the schedule of classes; coordinating classes and rentals; teaching classes; and playing games with children.
- Maintains communication for the facility by communicating with customers about questions, suggestions, activities, and complaints; assisting with computerized publications; answering phones; making reservations for parties; greeting customers; reporting any suggestions and complaints to the supervisor; and interacting with public participants and school official.
- Handles cash and closes cash register by accepting payments; making receipts; recording money that was received; ensuring that customers were charged properly by having knowledge of all program times and prices; counting money for the day; separating petty cash; and placing money in the safe.
- All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.
- Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
- Education: Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
- Experience: No experience required.
Required Question
Please select how familiar you are with the following sports: Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball.
- Not familiar
- Somewhat familiar
- Very familiar
How comfortable are you handling sports-related customer conflicts?
- Not comfortable
- Somewhat comfortable
- Very comfortable
Employer Information
- City: City of Grand Prairie
- Address: 300 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
- Phone: 972-237-8192
- Website:http://www.gptx.org