Part-Time Recreation Specialist

Summary

Assists in scheduling, organizing, and implementing recreational programs at sports complexes or community centers.

Essential Functions

• Supervise part-time recreation assistants;

• Complete day to day paperwork and cash reports.

• Facilitate or oversee recreational programming.

• Complete opening and closing procedures of facilities.

• Perform clerical duties as required;

• Perform related duties as directed.

Community Recreation:

• Plan, schedule, supervise, and facilitate recreational activities and programs;

• Assist the public in registering for classes and reserving facilities by explaining policies and procedures, and completing necessary forms;

• Assist the supervisor in developing partnerships, soliciting donations, and recruiting new instructors;

• Assist with activities and special events for all ages, and supervise campers during seasonal camps and summer camp;

• Assist with activities, programs and special events for adults ages 50+;

• Complete program evaluations and reports;

• Knowledge of recreation programming, cash handling experience, and classroom instruction preferred.

Athletics and Aquatics:

• Plan, schedule, organize and facilitate various classes, special events, leagues and tournaments;

• Assist at outdoor recreation facilities like Safety City, Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center, and adult recreation league locations;

• Complete program evaluations and reports;

• Assist with the operations of concessions and special events;

• Create promotional materials, league winner shirt designs, and other marketing materials as requested;

• Knowledge of league scheduling, officials scheduling, and cash handling experience.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or any combination of education and experience that provides the following:

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;

• Excellent customer service skills;

• This is a year-round position. Must be able to work some weekends. Minimum 15 hours per week required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Office practices and procedures, cash handling and reporting, data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisting customers;

Ability to:

• Develop, promote and implement recreational programs, activities, and special events;

• Assist the public in completing reservations, registering for programs, and answering questions about upcoming events.

• Design and produce publicity brochures, flyers, calendars and otherpromotional or informative documents;

• Direct or teach various classes and other projects at the center;

• Accurately collect and account for revenues from donations, rent, class fees, and concession sales;

• Maintain, organize, and inventory recreational equipment and other supplies;

• Maintain records and prepare pertinent reports;

• Work independently in the absence of specific instructions;

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds;

• Push and pull objects in order to set up tables and displays;

• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to retrieve objects from the safe;

• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.