Recreation Center Assistant – Park and Recreation

City of Dallas

. Assist in developing, planning, and implementing recreational, cultural, and educational programs at recreation centers .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of recreation programming, sports rules, and first aid principles while effectively engaging with diverse community members. Capable of coordinating logistics, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining accurate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recreation ProgrammingFirst Aid/CPR CertificationCustomer ServiceLogistics CoordinationEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Recreation ProgrammingSports KnowledgeRecord KeepingActivity DevelopmentSafety Enforcement

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityMulticultural Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid/CPR CertificationValid Texas Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Recreation FacilitiesYouth ServicesSenior AssistanceSpecial EventsProgram Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing, planning, and implementing recreational, cultural, and educational programs at recreation centers
Coordinate logistics and participate in youth services, senior assistance, recreation programs, special events, and other services
Lead recreational activities, demonstrate sports procedures and techniques, and instruct participants in game rules
Assist with after-school programs, educational assistance, cleaning, maintenance, and program logistics
Compile and maintain attendance, revenue, participant, accident, and materials records
Provide information and customer service to participants and the public
Process registrations and documents, distribute schedules, answer phones, sell and issue trash bags and participant ID cards, and account for funds
Transport youth to field trips and special events
Enforce rules, regulations, procedures, and safety precautions
Conduct outreach and marketing, distribute program materials, attend community events, and create calendars, lesson plans, and marketing materials
Perform other assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of employment
Valid Texas Driver’s License required, except for Summer Seasonal Recreation Center Assistant(s) and Out of School Recreation Center Assistant(s)
Must be 18 years old or older
Knowledge of recreation facilities and general programming
Ability to work with children, youth, and adults
Knowledge of sports and general rules
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices
Ability to develop activities and work with a multi-cultural community
Ability to enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations
Knowledge of strong customer service principles and practices
Effective oral and written communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture