Recreation Specialist - Parks and Recreation Department

All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

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DEFINITION:

Under direction, the Recreation Specialist coordinates and presents specialized recreation programs and activities at an assigned recreation facility.

Job Description:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates specialized recreation programs and activities at assigned recreation facility.

• Assists in developing goals and objectives for specialized recreation programs.

• Promotes and publicizes programs for assigned recreation facility.

• Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team and athletic events.

• Conducts activity and sports administration and registration functions.

• Interacts with community groups and members of the public to keep program elements responsive to community need; builds community support and loyalty for specialized recreation programs.

• Enforces rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explains facility rules, and encouraging participation.

• Provide for entertainment and set up and break down related decorations and equipment for recreation programs.

• Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.

• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

• Direct special activities or events as needed.

• Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

• Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.

• Serve as liaison between recreation administrators and activity instructors.

• Complete and maintain time and attendance forms.

• Develop, design or create new ideas, relationships, and programs for assigned recreation facility.

• Participate in the maintenance and cleaning of facilities and grounds, including trash pickup, or changing light bulbs.

• Respond in a timely manner to citizen inquiries, requests and complaints regarding facilities, equipment and programming.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.

• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work site.

• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, lead, and promote a variety of recreational activities year round for different age groups with diverse interests and varying skill levels.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with employees, volunteers, supervisors, and general public.

• Ability to handle requests, inquiries, and complaints in a cooperative and constructive manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work outdoors and under a variety of weather conditions.

• Ability to work irregular hours.

• Ability to frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities.

• Ability to occasionally push, pull, climb, kneel, and crouch to prepare facilities and grounds for recreational activities.

• Ability to use chemical needed for cleaning recreational facility.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Leisure Services, Recreation Administration or related field and one year of related recreation work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above.

Salary Range:

$17.77-$22.25/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS