Recreation Programs Specialist (Dove Springs)

The purpose of the Recreation Programs Specialist position is to provide a wide variety of recreational and educational programs for youth and teens, adults and/or 50+/seniors and working with diverse populations and communities, including public speaking and interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Develops, markets, schedules, implements, conducts, and coordinates Citywide activities, programs, and special events.
2. Coaches and officiates sporting activities.
3. Ensures all events and activities conform to appropriate safety rules.
4. Modifies classes and workshops to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.
5. Prepares and reviews payments, cash receipts, billing, or other accounting transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
6. Coordinates with other organizations. Solicits donations.
7. Transports and/or accompanies program and event participants.
8. Provides participants and the general public with information.
9. Completes and maintains forms, records, and reports.
10. Ensures proper facility and equipment set up and maintenance.
11. Maintains inventory of supplies, tools, equipment, trophies, prizes, and mementos.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Provide general supervision of temporary employees, contract workers, and volunteers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

 

• Knowledge of recreational programs and activities.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and local laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to plan, market and promote programs.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the City and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience related to the development and implementation of the assigned programs.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
• May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class.
• Texas Class “C” Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in recreation programming for youth (5 – 12 yrs. of age), teens (12 – 18 yrs. of age), adults, and senior adults in a government/municipality recreation facility, educational institution, activity center and/or a similar setting.
• Experience in planning, developing and implementing recreation educational curriculum and/or special events.
• Experience in monitoring an operational budget for an assigned work area.
• Experience creating, editing, and producing promotional/marketing materials such as flyers and brochures on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Experience with RecTrac Activity/Registration software or a similar registration software.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English and Spanish.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.