Recreation Assistant - Parks

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Recreation Assistant - Parks

Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Range: $16.70 - $25.05 /hr

Closing Date - August 24, 2025 or sooner upon receiving 50 applications

Job Summary: The Recreation Assistant works with the Organized Sports Manager, Sports Complex Manager & Wilson Ice Manager in the Recreation division. The duties include assisting in the development, planning, and implementation of sports programs for the Milwaukee County community. This includes day to day operations: scheduling, communications, revision & updating of forms, applications, procedures; bookkeeping tasks and other duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Programming, Scheduling & Clerical Support - Assists in organizing, scheduling & maintaining sports & recreational activities; coordinating & scheduling of facilities with department staff, other agencies & organizations; provides clerical support in answering phones & responding to e-mails, assisting customers.

• Public Relations - Assists in responding to & reporting difficult & sensitive citizen inquiries & complaints; league suspensions.

• Development & Training - Assists with developing marketing/promotional ideas & campaigns for athletic programs; training all athletic officials & interns; assists in payroll tracking

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Associate's degree in Recreation
• At least 1 year or more work experience working in Recreation setting only.
• additional at least 3 years of experience in recreation setting equal to degree

Additional Comments:

• Working knowledge of recreation programs and their management; working knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports; working knowledge of modern office and bookkeeping procedures.
• Ability to work night shifts; ability to work weekends; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of recreation program and their management.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during this application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.