Part-time Park Assistant / Leisure Services

THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS HAVE RECRUITING UNDERWAY: Now accepting applications for the Tennis Center through 09/01/2026. **Park Assistant applications are active for 90 days** and may be considered for any location of interest that becomes available, even if it is not listed above. When asked in this application, please check ALL parks and or facilities in which you have interest in order to be considered for other vacancies in the next 90 days. Specific duties may be included in the " When assigned to. .." sections below. REPORTS TO: Varies based on assignment. FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director. PAY GRADE: 106 SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of Job The purpose of this position varies to include collection of fees, greeting and providing park information to the general public, and assisting in the maintenance, inspections, enforcement, operations, programs, office tasks, light cleaning, and other areas assigned in either a park or facility. Job Related Require ments WORK SCHEDULES: Tennis Center: Various hours between Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm, and Sundays 1pm-6pm. Sandy Creek Park: The Park is open Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays. At the height of the season the park is open 7:00am - 9:00pm. Staff are expected to work weekends, holidays, park programs and department special events. Shifts vary and include opening, mid-shift, and closing. Middle Oconee Parks: Up to 29 hours per week, up to 8 hours per shift, typically between the hours of sunrise to sunset. Seven days a seven-days-a-week schedule routinely includes weekends, holidays, park programs, and special events. Bear Hollow Zoo: Flexible, schedule is typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for three days (24 hours) per week. Required to work weekends and holidays. Some after-hours work may be required due to special events and programs. Trails and Open Space: This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, typically worked as three 8-hour shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday - Sunday between sunrise and sunset and may change seasonally. Workdays and hours will vary from week to week and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Lay Park Community Center: Monday-Friday 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Athletics: Work hours vary Holidays & Weekends included. Memorial Park: Weekdays 4 pm to sunset, weekends 8 am to sunset. Sometimes required to work later due to programs and special events. Typically works up to 20 hours per week. Aaron Heard Park: Various shifts Monday-Friday 8 am-9 pm, Saturdays 9 am-6 pm and Sundays 2 pm-6 pm. Bishop: Park 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, and/or 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sundays. Weekday hours vary. Walker Park: Weekends, Monday-Sunday, Hours Vary, Nights/Weekends/Holidays included. May be required to work on religious holidays Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. High School education and customer service or cash handling experience is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides routine maintenance assistance including litter pick-up in and around facilities, pulls trash cans, cleaning of restrooms, and other light cleaning. Greets and provides facility information to the general public in person and by telephone. Collects registration, rental and/or entrance fees. Takes reservations and assists with similar administrative duties. Stays abreast of issues and happenings at the assigned location and serves as a public relations officer for the facility or park. Performs routine inspections of facility and park grounds and equipment, and performs minor repairs. Reports any larger needed repairs or concerns. Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies. Enforces rules and regulations and assists with problems the public may encounter. Resolves problems that may arise in a proactive and professional manner. Assists with set-up, execution and/or breakdown for various meetings, events and programs. Ensures safety of all patrons and personal property. Performs facility opening and closing procedures as needed. Maintains records and prepares daily reports including revenue reports, attendance reports, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Duties When Assigned to Sandy Creek Park Assumes responsibility for all aspects of rental operations including equipment rental and maintenance of the equipment. Performs lake safety operations and monitors park for unsafe activities and equipment. Prepares daily reports on statistics and revenue generated. Greets and provides information to park patrons at the gate house and as necessary throughout the park. Balances cash for deposits and makes deposits as required. Additional Duties When Assigned to Trails and Open Space Collects trash along trails and in remote areas, conducts litter pick up, pulls trashcans, and performs minor repairs as needed. Performs mowing, blowing, trimming, edging, cutting, pruning and cleaning of facilities. Uses small tools, including a chainsaw, to perform maintenance activities. Controls weeds, kudzu, privet and other invasive vegetation. Performs bi-weekly and monthly site inspections of trails and properties using GPS. Oversees volunteer workdays and projects by training and supervising volunteers, managing tool inventories, and handling waivers and labor tracking. Additional Duties When Assigned to Community Centers Aaron Heard Park, Lay Park, and Howard Park Provide basic administrative support to facility staff. Ensure building interior spaces are clean and related equipment is in good working condition. Ensure facility, grounds and shelter rentals are properly executed. Provide general supervision of self-directed activities in the facility and on the grounds. Assists programmers with daily activities as needed. Additional Duties When Assigned to Bear Hollow Zoo Performs animal care and enrichment duties as assigned for a collection of captive mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Prepares animal diets and cleans and maintains enclosures and exhibits. Supervises animal care volunteers and directs volunteer projects. Administers prescribed medications as assigned by veterinary staff. Performs zoo improvement and repair projects, including exhibit repairs. Maintains animal records and keeper report