Part-time Nights and Weekends Recreation Specialist

Under direction to supervise, lead or assist in a wide variety of recreation activities at a community center, schools and recreation facilities.

• Ability to take direction from supervisors and to exercise sound judgment in enforcing facility rules Click here to enter text.
• Ability to recognize and correct potentially hazardous conditions or situations.
• Organizes and supervises one or more activities such as summer programs, day camps, trips, arts and cultural activities, nature activities, sports, games, special population, senior activities or special events.
• General supervision of gym and recreation fallibilities.
• Ability to effectively and courteously interact with patrons and the general public.
• Communicate to supervisor any issues, concerns, suggestions.
• Ability to develop rapport with groups of participants at varying age levels.
• Maintains necessary records and submits required reports.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Collects admission and class registration fees and writes receipts. 
• Repairs and maintains athletic and recreational equipment. 
• Performs minor custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, etc. to maintain clean activity areas. 
• Decorates center or facilities for seasonal displays.

Education/Experience
At least 16 years of age or older.

Licenses/Certifications
Valid Iowa driver’s license.  CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification is recommended.

Knowledge and Skills

• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule format. 
• Proficiency with keyboarding and computer software including typing, email, and internet research

• Light work exerting up to 30lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move and set-up equipment. 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to various work sites throughout the City and out of the area. 
• Ability to stand or sit, walk, use hand/fingers to handle or feel, talk/hear, see and repetitive motion. 
• Occasional bending, twisting, turning, and squatting in implementing, setting up and leading activities and/or programs.