Job Title: Recreation Attendant

Department: Recreation

Supervisor: Recreation Manager

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Supervises: None

Position Status: Seasonal

LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities will include assisting in all recreation areas such as; pool, boats, mini golf, shuffleboard, gym and café.
• Responsible for assisting the Recreation Manager advertise and coordinate tournaments such as; regatta races, shuffleboard, mini golf, volleyball, etc.
• Assist guest with watercraft rental to include; canoes, kayaks, wind boards.
• Responsible for retrieving and storing all recreation equipment at the end of the day.
• Maintain recreation equipment to ensure it is in good working order daily. End of shift cleaning of equipment and general maintenance.
• Responsible for monitoring the pool deck and bathhouse area and attending to guest needs.
• In the event of an emergency, must be certified and able to perform the following duties; CPR and/or First Aid, rescue boat operation, lifeguard preferred.
• Routinely monitor recreation area(s) for cleanliness, areas include but not limited to; Pool, bathhouse, beach area, mini golf course, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball courts, and any other recreation area as assigned.
• Responsible for sweeping/blowing leaves off all courses, courts and pits.
• Monitor horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts for weeds. Responsible for pulling weeds as necessary.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates or Bachelors degree in Recreation, or a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in camp recreation/activities.
• Hospitality experience strongly desired.
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Valid Drivers License
• Lifeguard Certified preferred
• Must be able to communicate with Recreation manager through a variety of communication methods, i.e. Email, text or phone.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and put the Guests needs as a top priority.
• Must have demonstrated good communication skills, client relation skills, and a commitment to providing responsive and conscientious customer service.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present job related information upon request to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.
• Proven computer skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills is required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of customer, clients and employee questions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formats.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Working conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical activity performing strenuous and non strenuous activities with moderate to loud noise.
• Primarily working outdoors exposed to elements such as; heat, sun, cold, snow, rain and wind.
• Ability to coordinate work, continuously moves about, able to stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk to and hear staff and customer requests, and also lifts or otherwise move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Must have adequate vision to carry out daily activities. Good peripheral vision necessary.
• Work schedule; Recreation area is open Monday Sunday, with nights, weekends, and holidays as required.