Recreation Technician I

SALARY: $18.85 - $27.74, Hourly, (DOE&Q ) NON-EXEMPT
OPENING DATE: 04/09/2026
CLOSING DATE: 04/16/2026

JOB SUMMARY
To perform, and assist in, a wide variety of general, administrative, operational, technical and clerical work in support of the recreation/leisure services function of the Parks and Recreation Department; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures. Assist in the designing, organizing and implementation of recreational programs and activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the recreation/leisure services series and is distinguished from higher level classes by the performance of routine administrative, operational, technical and clerical duties. Incumbents assigned to this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Under the flexing staffing concept, positions assigned to the Recreation Technician I class may reasonably expect to progress to the Recreation Technician II level (salary range 20) with on-the-job training, experience and satisfactory job performance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from higher level staff.

May provide lead supervision to lower-level staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES — Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Act as receptionist assisting the public over the telephone or in person, by providing routine information pertaining to policies and procedures of assigned division, referring to inquiries as appropriate.

Prepare and review a variety of memorandums, correspondence, reports, public notices, work orders, bills and documents assigned, complete various forms.

Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records and files, verifying accurate information, researching discrepancies and recording information.

Sort and file documents and records, maintaining alphabetical, index and cross-reference files.

Research and compile easily accessible information and data for use in statistical and financial reports; maintain a variety of statistical records; check and tabulate statistical data.

Contact the public and outside agencies in acquiring and providing information and making referrals.

Participate in or assist in the operation and implementation of various recreational/athletic activities.

Schedule appointments and meetings.

Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence; maintain accurate records pertaining to outgoing mail including postage and pieces of mail distributed.

May maintain and review work and leave time records for various personnel; assist in processing personnel forms.

Order and maintain office supplies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.

Ability to:
Learn and correctly interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned.

Learn and apply rules of various athletic/recreational activities and games.

Perform general clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information and reports.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Type and transcribe at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading and writing
• operating assigned equipment
• communicating with others

Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:

• making sound decisions
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

• participating in/performing various athletic/recreational activities
• standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment

Operate office machines and word processing equipment.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Perform simple mathematical calculations.

Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work effectively with clientele from various ethnic, age and socio­ economic groups.

Work a flexible schedule.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Some related clerical and athletic or recreational programming experience is highly desirable.

Software Programs: Microsoft Word, Excel or similar programs.

Training:
Must have completed the twelfth grade and possess a high school diploma or have a GED.

Lifeguard certification within six (6) months of appointment.

Class C Texas Driver’s License within ninety (90) days of appointment.

Recreation Technician I – Parks & Recreation - Posting #26-041.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Attn: Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer