Parks & Recreation Worker

The City of Boaz currently has an opening for a position in the recreation department. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Any interested person should bring an application to the Personnel Manager at Boaz City Hall, 112 N Broad Street, Boaz, Alabama or apply online. Applications may be picked up at Boaz City Hall or printed off the City’s website. This position will be open until filled.

This position requires work of a routine nature in supervising, planning, and participating in the activities, operations, and maintenance of the recreation center, Nature Park, Athletic Fields, and City Recreational Facilities. Work involves responsibility for routine planning and the supervision of activities and equipment utilization and the efficient execution of assigned duties related to the operation, programs, and maintenance of recreation facilities.

Employees follow policies and established procedures in exercising supervision over recreational participants and recreational activities. Work is supervised by the Director.

• Plan, organize, and supervise participants in the City's program of recreational activities.
• Assist in teaching and instructing participants in the play and rules of play for various games.
• Maintain discipline and promote good behavior in a recreation setting while exercising good judgment tactfully and courteously.
• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, and recreational equipment for scheduled activities.
• Ensure that the count of equipment satisfies the inventory of equipment used.
• Perform a variety of park and recreation facility maintenance activities including mowing, policing and maintaining grounds and equipment, minor repair, painting, and cleaning of various facilities.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required.
• Job will require flexibility to work all shifts, especially nights and weekends, must be able to work extended hours, holidays, and other schedules at times with little or no notice.

• Considerable knowledge of first aid and safety precautions for recreational activities.
• Working knowledge of the general rules of sports and games.
• Working knowledge of the principles, rules, materials, and equipment necessary for use in City recreational activities.
• Skill in operating tractors, mowers, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in carrying out assigned duties.
• Ability to acquire specific knowledge regarding activities or programs to which assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, fellow workers, and the general public.
• Ability to stay on task and demonstrate initiative in making facilities as clean and professional as possible.
• Ability to work around dirt, dust, and grass required for lining/dragging of fields.
• Ability to work around chemicals for cleaning purposes.

• Must be 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
• Any combination of experience and training equivalent to knowledge and experience involving general grounds and concessions keeping services including maintenance of athletic fields.
• Must pass required physical examination after position is offered.