Recreation Specialist I

The City's Recreation and Parks Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-40 hours a week (not to exceed 999 hours in a fiscal year) in various recreation programs. The ideal candidate will be energetic, with strong organizational and communication abilities. A passion for excellence and experience in offering responsible recreational programs in a diverse community are highly sought after. Candidates may be assigned to any of the following program areas: Parks, Kiddie Kollege, Aquatics, Youth Sports, and Summer Camp. Bilingual applicants are highly desired and encouraged to apply!

Definition:  Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties within various programs and activities of the Recreation and Parks Department; assists groups and individuals who are engaged in recreational activities and performs other related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Recreation Specialist I is distinguished from Recreation Specialist II in that it is not responsible for ongoing program curriculum.  

Supervision Exercised and Received:
Recreation Specialist I receives general supervision from senior staff and exercises supervisory responsibilities over Recreation Leaders and program volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Assists in the organization, planning and development of various recreation programs and special events;
• Participates in the selection of staff; provides staff training and input on performance evaluations; schedules staff according to program needs;
• Oversees the overall safety, health and welfare of all individuals involved in the programs; supervises recreation facility site(s); prepares incident and accident reports as required;
• Prepares required documentation related to activities and departmental requirements;
• Plans for and requests supplies and equipment to support programs and activities; assembles supporting paperwork; assists with facility and event set up and clean up;
• Maintains positive relationship with participants, parents and community partners; provides customer service, information and assistance;
• Maintains order and discipline at assigned location; enforces rules and regulations governing assigned programs; addresses disciplinary/behavior concerns of participants; administers first aid as needed; secures facilities at conclusion of events;
• Incorporates related talent or special knowledge to enhance program and activity operations;
• Assists in the development and distribution of marketing and promotional materials including social media platforms and applications for programs and activities including flyers, news releases, posters and brochures;
• Attends department and other meetings as required;
• May render basic first aid assistance as required;
• Takes payments for fee-based programs and activities and provides accompanying receipts; balances cash drawer and prepares related documentation; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned. For more detailed information about this job classification, visit Recreation Specialist I.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Guidelines:  Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: 
High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).

Experience:
One year in municipal recreation programs.
 
Licenses/certifications/other requirements: 

• Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to recreation facilities and meetings;
• Must be 18 years of age;
• Must obtain a negative TB test by date of hire; and
• Possession and maintenance of valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certification.