Recreation Specialist- part time

Essential Job Functions

• Creates and evaluates recreation and sports programs and activities; researches and recommends activities for programming; plans activities timelines; and schedules dates for registrations and meetings.
• Purchases equipment and supplies for activities and programs; maintains inventory control.
• Communicates and implements procedures for staff and volunteers.
• Creates rosters for instructors, staff, coaches, and volunteers.
• When serving as sole Full-time Staff member on duty, serves as point of contact for all on-site staff at Hometown Heroes Park and at off-site parks and facilities as needed for questions or
  concerns
• When supervising recreation facilities, addresses customer complaints, facility issues, and maintenance and custodial needs; oversees financial transactions at the front desk; and reconciles income reports at the end of each shift.
• Enters program details in recreation software for online and in-house registration; manages registration wait list; develops reports; and maintains records.
• Assists custodial staff with program/event set up as needed.
• Assists front desk staff as needed.
• Addresses issues with programming, scheduling and general public inquiries.
• Processes facility rentals and program registrations.
• Assists with or implements special events.
• Performs related work as required.

• Creates and evaluates senior programs and classes; directly oversee pickleball programs, researches and recommends special event activities; plans activities timelines; and schedules dates for registrations and meetings.
• Works in collaboration with Galveston Country on the senior lunch program, placing meal order and submitting weekly and monthly reports.
• Provides coverage, support, and oversight for recreation programs as needed.

• Creates and evaluates special events; researches and recommends special event activities; plans activities timelines; and schedules dates for registrations and meetings.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates adaptive programming and events for individuals with special needs.
• Provides coverage, support, and oversight for recreation programs and camps at the Community Center.

Recreation Specialist- Camp and Recreation Programs

• Create and implement new programs and events for the parks and recreation department, with a primary focus on the Community Center.
• Creates and evaluates recreation programs, with a primary focus on camps and youth and adult recreation programming, researches and recommends activities for programming; plans activities timelines; and schedules dates for registrations and meetings.
• Provides coverage support at other Recreation Center as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or two years of college in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of parks recreation experience.
• Valid Driver's license
• Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

Supplemental Information

• City and department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Objectives and principles in public recreation program planning.
• Methods and practices in developing, planning, and promoting public recreation programs and special events.
• Recreation software program, program activities, special events and facility locations.
• Rules, safety and compliance for programs and activities.
• Cash handling policies and program/activity schedule
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Teaching rules and procedures of various games and sports
• Organizing and maintaining large groups
• Planning and coordinating projects
• Prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments.

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Plan, organize and implement recreation programs and activities that meet the needs of the community
• Supervise recreation program participants
• Respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation
• Prepare clear and concise written reports
• Respond to requests or inquiries from the general public
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects