Recreation Assistant (PT)

Recreation Assistant (PT)

Salary

$31,699.20 Annually

Location

Longview, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-004

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

09/03/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Performs a variety of general clerical tasks in support of assigned recreation facility operations; provides customer service to recreation facility patrons and the general public; responds to routine recreation inquiries; assists with recreation programming and events; participates in cleaning and maintaining assigned recreation facilities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Provides customer service to the public in person and via telephone. Answers incoming calls; greets recreation facility patrons and visitors. Responds to routine inquiries regarding the City's recreation facilities, services, and programs. Processes participant registrations for various types of recreation classes and activities. Receives and processes fees for recreation programs and services. Signs up new recreation facility members; processes membership paperwork; delivers new member orientation; provides information regarding facility rules and regulations. Instructs patrons in the use of fitness equipment and/or appropriate methods of exercise. Sets up equipment required for games and sports practices; monitors gym activities. Assists in organizing and delivering recreation programming as assigned. Provides assistance in coordinating recreation or other special events hosted by the City. Conducts a variety of general office tasks; performs data entry and filing; prepares correspondence, flyers, and/or newsletters. Assists in updating and maintaining departmental records, lists, calendars, and databases. Participates in cleaning/maintaining recreation facilities and equipment for area of assignment; sweeps and mops floors; performs vacuuming and dusting; cleans windows; empties trash. Assists in ensuring recreation facilities are safely and properly maintained for use by the public. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one year clerical/customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. First Aid/CPR. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed in and around municipal recreation facilities. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to variable weather conditions, machinery with moving parts, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and potentially irate members of the public is involved.

The City of Longview does not offer benefits to part-time or temporary positions. However, instead of paying into Social Security the employee and the City will pay into an alternative retirement system that the employee will be able to access upon the termination of their part-time/temporary employment.

Employer City of Longview

Address 302 W Cotton St.

Longview, Texas, 75601

Phone 903-237-1220

Website http://www.LongviewTexas.gov/Jobs