5 Recreation jobs in Salt Lake City

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Are you passionate about helping seniors live their best lives? As our part-time Recreation Assistant , you'll have the opportunity to create fun and engaging activities, outings, and events to enhance the quality of life for our residents. With flexible hours and a supportive team, you'll have the perfect work-life balance in a fulfilling role.

This entry-level position also receives a competitive pay of $14-$16 per hour, as well as benefits such as flexible schedules, discounts to the hotels we manage, an annual Lagoon day, and plenty of opportunities for growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our senior residents!

ABOUT LEGACY HOUSE OF TAYLORSVILLE / WESTERN STATES LODGING AND MANAGEMENT

Following a "personal touch" philosophy, we take the time to get to know our guests and residents and always look for ways to provide care beyond what is expected. We are guided by six core values: Be loving. Choose wisely. Perform together. Act boldly. Express gratitude. Mind the store. We believe that the more independent our assisted living residents are, the happier and healthier they feel.

We entrust only the most qualified, dependable, dedicated, and trustworthy individuals with the care of our clients. We strive to take good care of our staff. There really is a sense of family with the residents and co-workers here. If you're looking to work with a supportive, happy, and fun team, look no further!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECREATION ASSISTANT

As an entry-level Recreation Assistant, you work with our team to plan and implement a variety of activities for our assisted living residents. Tasks may include leading group activities, assisting residents with one-on-one activities, setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, and transporting residents to and from activities outside of our assisted living facility.

The typical schedule for this part-time position includes weekends and some weekdays. You're an important member of our team, helping to provide meaningful and enjoyable experiences for our residents!

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A RECREATION ASSISTANT?

• A heart for serving the elderly
• A willingness to be flexible in various activities

• A heart for serving seniors

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Recreation Manager and assigned under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, performs recreation work in one or more of the following areas:

• Official, referee, or umpire in basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer games for league or tournament play, and/or softball.
• Scorekeeper in basketball, softball, baseball, and/or kickball.
• Site supervisor in activities and sporting events and with participants, coaches, spectators, parents, and possibly officials.

• Supervises participants, student, and spectators, and facility according to league and sport rules.

• Ensures guidelines, rules, and sportsmanship are enforced; maintains safety of staff, participants and citizens.
• Officiates assigned games for leagues and tournament play.
• Assists in field/court set up and take down; reports field/courts issues the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Manager.
• Conducts safety and related inspections.
• Prepares reports and other written documents as needed.
• Resolves problems and conflicts on-site; reports issues with coaches, players, parents, or spectators to the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Manager.
• Complies with all Draper City policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Keeps score of assigned games.
• Ensures rules are followed.
• Assists the Referee or Umpire in game management.
• Complies with all Draper City policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Dispenses rosters and materials for participants, coaches, and instructors of each sport/activity.
• Assists in organizing participants into teams for each sport/activity, i.e., provides schedules for coaches of each team sport/activity.
• Organizes and sets up facilities when necessary for practices, games, or activities.
• Transports equipment in a city vehicle and assists in distributing equipment.
• Supervises and assures schedules are followed accurately during league play or activity; assists in coordinating, supervising, and assigning officials.
• Ensures guidelines, rules, and sportsmanship are maintained.
• Resolves problems and conflicts on-site; reports issues with coaches, participants, spectators, or parents on the field/in the facility to the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Manager
• Complies with all Draper City policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Age -

• • Recreation Worker I - 16 years or older
  • Recreation Worker II or III - 18 or older

• Education -
  • Recreation Worker I - None
  • Recreation Worker II or III - High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience -
  • Recreation Worker I - None
  • Recreation Worker II - Familiar with the rules and regulations of assigned sport. Prior experience in related activities preferred.
  • Recreation Worker III - Six years of experience in officiating or coaching assigned sport, or athletic administration.
• Licenses and Certifications -
  • Recreation Worker I - None
  • Recreation Worker II or III -
• Valid Utah driver license
• National federation of high school sports (NFHS) or equivalent

• Site supervisor must be First-aid certified within 90 days of hire.

• Knowledge of -
  • Sports programs and principles of recreational programming
• Skilled with -
  • Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to -
  • Work in a team-oriented environment
  • Quickly, respectfully, and effectively resolve conflicts in a collaborative manner

• Work schedules will vary between day and night as well as weekends, both Saturday and Sunday depending on the activity.
• Salary range: (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)

• • Recreation Worker I - $12.20 to $9.49 per hour
  • Recreation Worker II - 16.24 to 25.94 per hour
  • Recreation Worker III - 21.61 to 34.53 per hour