INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITY MONITORS (PART-TIME/TEMPORARY)

Position Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking multiple part-time temporary Facility Monitors to work in our community centers, Arlington Public School gymnasiums and various outdoor athletic fields to support DPR sponsored programs and events. Work will include monitoring of both rectangular and diamond sports fields, the youth basketball program held indoors at community centers and Arlington Public School gymnasiums and special events. As a representative of the County, Facility Monitors provide customer service to drop-in and schedule facility users, to support a safe and positive experience.

Specific duties include:

• Sharing information with customers in-person or via phone about current events in Arlington County;
• Setting up and taking down equipment at the facility for reservations and events to include opening and closing the facility.
• Utilizing RecTrac to document scheduling and accept payments, process reservations, and help patrons with various registration and scheduling requests;
• Reporting of attendance numbers, game scores, and any incident/accidents; and
• Performing facility maintenance of grounds and equipment.

The successful candidates for this position will have knowledge of basketball and a variety of other sports and recreational activities, can effectively communicate, demonstrate problem solving skills, take the initiative to help others and demonstrate initiative towards tasks, and be able to perform under pressure. The employees in these positions will be asked to work alone at times with accountability for delegated tasks.

Selection Criteria
Minimum: A high school diploma or GED and three months of experience in administering recreational programs or facility monitoring.

Substitution: Additional education in a related field may substitute for experience.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Customer service experience in sports recreation;
• Knowledgeable of the rules of basketball and/or other sports.

Special Requirements

1) Participation of staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops are required.

2) The selected employees will wear a uniform and must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

3) This position requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time during the work shift.

4) The employees must maintain Adult CPR, Child CPR, First Aid, and AED training.

Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.