PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Job Description: PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

CLASS NO. 824

EEOC CATEGORY: Service/Maintenance

PAY GROUP: 4

FLSA: Nonexempt

Summary Of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager, the Recreation Specialist is

responsible for aiding with the development, planning, promoting, execution, and evaluation of

programs and events for the Community Services Department and the City of Navasota. This

customer and community-oriented position will coordinate with park staff, elected officials, and

outside organizations to achieve goals and objectives set by the Department.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Parks and Recreation Manager
• Directs: Volunteers and Seasonal staff.
• Other: Coordinates with community organizations and groups, and the general public.
  
  

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Essential Duties*

Responsible for aiding in planning, preparing, promoting and executing special events

and programs for the Parks and Recreation Department;

Create and implement leisure programs in the areas of youth and family, athletics,

fitness, tennis, senior services, volunteers, outdoor recreation, and/or adaptive

recreation; conduct research on community needs and national trends then develop

programs based on research outcomes; perform planning, scheduling, and

administrative functions for new programs, events, and leisure activities;

Design, develop and deliver promotional program materials via social media, flyer and

brochures;

Collection of money from registration, pool, facility rentals and other fees;

Working with Facilities Maintenance to ensure that parks, municipal pool, league fields,

and the Navasota Center are in a neat and organized condition;

Help identify trends and evaluate current programs to ensure community needs are met

Assist in managing and coordinating facility rentals;

Provide administrative support for the department by answering phones and providing

information regarding activities and facilities; complete reservation and registration

forms; maintain petty cash; schedule facility availability, maintenance and usage; collect

fees; and manage contracts and agreements;

CLASS NO. 824 (Continued)

Provide supervision to staff and the facility; manage and supervise personnel for the

Navasota Center, municipal pool, camps, leisure programs, activities and events;

Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for various programs and

projects;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge Of

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Planning, scheduling, organizing and leading recreational activities and special events

Instructing children and youth in various sports and activities

Supervising volunteers and paid employees

Adhering to a designated budget

Basic parks and recreation procedures and safety practices

Cash handling and purchasing policies

Skill To

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

Communicate effectively in writing and orally with the public, including upset or irate

individuals

Quickly analyze problems and formulate solutions

Developing and recording data

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication,

division, percentages, and ratios

Ability To

Meet schedules and deadlines for the work

Work and relate to people of all ages

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Utilize computer programming to create marketing materials, reservations and update

programming information

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

CLASS NO. 824 (Continued)

Maintain the confidenti lity of information and professional boundaries

Operate a motor vehicle

Adjust and work a flexible schedule

Be mentally alert to make sound judgements and decisions even when distracted by

noise, activity, or the environment

Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations

Run, sit for extended periods, reach upper storage areas, lift and carry up to 30

pounds, stand and crouch for extended periods

Set up and take down all equipment needed for events

Acceptable Experience And Training

Bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field, or four years experience in

a related setting (ex: physical education, recreational, youth, adult or senior activities).

Valid Class C Texas drivers license and clean driving record.

Certificates And Licenses Required

Valid Texas Drivers License

Job Physical, Mental And/Or Emotional Requirements

The City will comply with the American with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities

Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State, and Local legislative requirements. The

Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified

individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.

Acknowledgment Of Job Description

I understand my responsibilities as described in this job description, as well as the training and

accomplishments that are expected of me as an employee of this organization.

Also, I understand that I may be given additional assignments not listed here.

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Navasota 09/2024