Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to support Knox County Parks and Recreation’s sports and recreational activities and events for the community. This is a safety sensitive position subject to a drug screen.

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning, organizing, and preparing for Knox County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) events, tournaments and activities.
• Assist in managing and hosting activities and events at assigned parks and facilities and/or assist in managing office projects and assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with other KCPR departments and employees to successfully put on activities, tournaments and events.

Recreation Assistant – Administrative Office Support

• Administer background checks for potential camp counselors, Instructors and volunteers for all Knox County Recreational Programs.
• Update Master Activities/Events Calendar according to changes made by the Recreation Staff.
• Email Correspondence with organizations about the use of Knox County facilities, policies and procedures.
• Collect facilities registration fees via recreation Software.
• Edit and update KCPR social media and web pages daily, as instructed.
• Assist with set up and break down at KCPR recreation activities.
• Oversee volunteers at KCPR activities.
• Enter data into various spreadsheets and software programs.
• Schedule the use of recreation facilities for outside groups.
• Creates ID/background sports specific spreadsheets to be processed.
• Collects certificates of training from coaches/parents before each specific sports season (NAYS, USA Football, etc.)
• Schedules preseason meetings with sports commissioners.
• Updates commissioners/coaches list for specific sports provided by KCPR
• Point of contact for all cheer commissioners.

Recreation Assistant – Sports & Recreation Event/Activity Support

• Assists in park preparation for tournaments/events, maintaining facilities during tournaments/events and ensuring that park is back to order after tournaments/events.
• Provide facility repair and maintenance support at ball parks, including fields, fences, parking areas, play areas, etc.
• Assist with base set-up, pitching mounds or rubbers, fencing and batter’s box size.
• Pick up all trash, clean and sanitize dugouts, replace trash bags, clean and stock restrooms.
• Turn lights on/off at various fields.
• Unlock/Lock facilities.
• Perform trimming, mowing and general landscaping at various parks.
• General cleanup, maintenance and repair of various facilities at Knox County Parks.
  

Additional Job Functions

• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
• Work schedule consists of flexible work hours for days, evenings and weekend hours.
• Responds to and reports immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• No previous experience required
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position
  

Specialized Knowledge

• N/A
  

Competencies

• Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Effective communicator and active listener
• Good organizational skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Basic understanding of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
  

Physical Requirements Administrative Office Support

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time working behind a desk on a computer

Sports & Recreation Event/Activity Support

• Ability to engage in frequent physical activity such as bending, kneeling, squatting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Operate a limited variety of power equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters and groomers.
  

Occupational Hazards Sports & Recreation Event/Activity Support

• Exposure to elements of heat, cold, precipitation, animals, insects
• Exposure to power equipment and tools that can cause bodily harm

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.