Recreation Assistant
Deerfield Community Center

Job Description
Primary Duties:

• Work closely with the DCC Community Programs Manager concerning the day-to-day operation of Community Center recreation programs.
• Function as the on-site contact concerning recreation within the Deerfield community.

• Assists visitors and participants at programs and provides program information. Assists with all Youth Programs including sports, before/after school & summer camp.
• Plan and implement recreation programs in Deerfield.
• Identify and assist volunteer coaches, referee sporting events when necessary and open/close recreation facilities.
• Work with High School Coaches and Parent Coaches concerning sports programs needed in the area.
• Identify and assist in training umpires and referees for sporting events.
• Ensure these individuals are paid, when appropriate.
• Help build teams for sports programs and give team information and equipment to volunteer coaches.
• Account for all equipment and sports clothing at the end of each season.
• Assist with all aspects of basketball/baseball tournaments and home baseball games with teams outside of Deerfield.
• This typically includes 3 basketball tournaments and one baseball tournament and 15+ home baseball games.
• Set up recreation facilities, gyms, fields and concession stand to accommodate games or tournaments i.e.: scoreboards, clock, tables and chairs, and bleachers.
• Ensure that buildings, parks, fields and concession areas we use for our programming are clean and secured during and after events.
• Oversee the preparation of fields for baseball games.
• Work with the Parks Department to maintain the fields in good working order.
• Participate in all Fundraising events. This includes the planning of the events, organizing supplies, facilities, communication, volunteers, working the events (including the concession stand) cleanup, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Position will be based out of the Deerfield Community Center.
• Time will be required at the Deerfield Schools or Deerfield Parks.

Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills with public and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner; explain and enforce operating policies and procedures; handle money, independently carry out policies and procedures within assigned area of responsibility.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug test.

• Experience in recreation or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with/helping the public, keeping general records and handling money.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass background check. 

Salary/Salary Range
$16 - $19/hour

Apply To
Send resumé and cover letter to [email protected].

Closing Date
Open Until Filled