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Recreation Programmer I (Senior Affairs)

City of Little Rock
City of Little Rock Salary
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To plan, organize and coordinate various aquatic, recreational, and leisure activities and programs for adult and senior participants at the Senior Centre’ at University Park in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

Essential Functions

For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area, one (1) year of experience assisting with the coordination of recreational and leisure activities for adults, or a related area and one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

  • Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must be available to work outside normal working hours including shift assignments, nights, and weekends.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

  • Online applications only
  • Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
  • Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
  • List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
  • All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
  • You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
  • Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

City Of Little Rock Benefits

INSURANCE

CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)

Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp Spouse: $216.10, Emp Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?

Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp Spouse: $296.11, Emp Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?

Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp Spouse: $324.93, Emp Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?

High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp Spouse: $203.33, Emp Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.

Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible

Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.

Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.

Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.

High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE

Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.

High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38

VISION (VSP)

Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period

$0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.

$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.

Other Provided Insurance

Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.

AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.

Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.

RETIREMENT

PENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees

Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.

Other Compensation

LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.

LEAVE(S)

PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE

Years of Service

PTO Hours Annual Accrual

Up to 3 years of service

160

3 to 10 years of service

200

10 to 20 years of service

224

20 years of service and over

256

SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE

On an annual basis?

48?HOURS?

FUNERAL LEAVE

Days?of?Funeral Leave

Funeral Leave Conditions

3 days???

For an immediate family member?

4 days??

For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?

Click here for other leaves and observed holidays.

01

Are you willing to possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you willing and able to work outside normal working hours including shift assignments, nights, and weekends?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have, or can you obtain Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have an Associate's degree or two (2) years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience assisting with the coordination of recreational and leisure activities for adults, or a related area?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If yes, please EXPLAIN this experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history—applications without this information cannot be considered.] If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. **See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers**

08

How did you find out about this particular position?

  • LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
  • Facebook/Social Media
  • Arkansas Business
  • KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
  • Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
  • City Employee
  • Friend or relative who does not work for the City
  • Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
  • Career Builder/Indeed
  • Government Jobs
  • Indeed
  • College/University Career Page
  • Career Fair
  • Virtual Job Fair
  • Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
  • Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
  • Department of Workforce Services
  • Professional Association
  • Other
  • Required Question

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