Recreation Specialist

Overview

Job Title: Recreation Specialist (Part-Time)

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Recreation Coordinator/Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approved By: Board of Directors

Approved Date: 03/13/2025

Pay Range: $20.50 / Hourly

Recreation Specialist is a part-time position offering a flexible schedule. This position is instrumental in developing, implementing, and participating in various recreation activities. Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator/Supervisor, this position works at a variety of facilities and parks, assisting in bringing the community together while providing programs in culture arts, sports, crafts, outdoor education, special events, and after-school programming for people of all ages.

Program Development & Delivery

• Assist in planning, coordinating, organizing, promoting, and executing various recreation programs, including music, dance, art, sports, social events, and games.
• Adapt programs to meet the needs of our communities’ diverse populations, inclusive of all ages and groups.
• Collaborate with other co-workers and supervisors to keep things running smoothly.

Essential Office Duties

• Assist in answering phones and providing information.
• Written correspondence, filing, making copies.
• Utilize district software to assist with class and program registration, processing facility reservations, paperwork, and payments, and maintaining program schedules.
• Maintain and prepare various records, files, reports, and monthly calendars of activities.
• Create, design, and distribute flyers and promotional materials for programs and events.
• General knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Public Interaction & Support

• Answer questions and provide information about District programs and supplies.
• Lead activities according to schedules and registration requirements.
• Organize, officiate, and instruct activities for all ages (sports, games, crafts).
• Monitor spectators and participants at sporting and special events to maintain and enforce safety rules for a safe and fun environment at various District parks and facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service and public relations while representing District policies and procedures.

Leadership & Support

• Provide guidance and act in a lead capacity to those in subordinate positions.
• Assist in training subordinates on assignments.

Equipment And Inventory Management

• Identify and report equipment hazards or replacement needs.
• Operate necessary equipment for activities.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, storing, and purchasing supplies to maintain an adequate inventory for program needs.

Professional Development

• Attend and complete applicable online/in-person training sessions and orientations.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

Additional Notes

• Regular and timely attendance is mandatory.
• Scheduled work hours may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with people of all ages.
• Patient and kind, especially with children.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A team player willing to help, lead, and mentor wherever needed.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required

As a responsible employer, we prioritize creating a safe and positive work environment for everyone. To confirm your suitability for this position, all candidates are required to undergo and comply with the following:

• Live Scan Fingerprint background check for criminal history verification.
• Pre-employment functional capacity test to assess your ability to perform essential duties.
• Pre-employment drug screen for the presence of controlled substances.

Completing these screenings successfully is a mandatory step in the pre-employment process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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