One City. One Workforce. One Purpose.
This city is looking to hire a Recreation Specialist at our Maides Park location to help create welcoming spaces where residents of all ages can learn, play, connect, and thrive. Working across our recreation centers, you'll bring programs and events to life, support youth and seniors, assist with athletics and special events, and help ensure our facilities operate smoothly.
No two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships throughout the city, collaborate with a dedicated team, and make a meaningful impact in multiple communities. This position will be responsible for providing support in the planning and implementation of recreation programs which include assisting with special events, youth programs to include afterschool and summer school, athletic programs, senior programs and administrative duties.
Note: This position is scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week/1000 hours per year and requires selected candidate to be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use or rental, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures, and overseeing gift shop and gift shop sales.
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Develops and implements recreation programs and activities by creating developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, recruiting, coordinating and supervising volunteers, coordinating athletic events, developing personal training programs, teaching classes, marketing events, evaluating events, developing registration forms, planning excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.
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Performs administrative duties including creating registration forms, creating flyers, developing rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with special events, giving tours, maintaining communication with other agencies and program participants, assisting with office duties and program scheduling as needed, and organizing and attend meetings as required.
