Citywide Recreation Programs Lead

Springfield; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a part-time recreation staff member to lead a variety of programs at the community center, open gym, summer enrichment, and evening recreation schedules. You will supervise seasonal staff, coordinate city-wide activities, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for residents.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of recreation program best practices, the ability to supervise volunteers, and skills in organizing events.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of techniques and practices for city-wide recreation programs.
• Knowledge of rules governing park facilities and equipment.
• Some knowledge of first aid.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate varied programs of special events and seasonal programming.
• Ability to enforce facility rules firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with recreational personnel and facility users.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and supervising special events and seasonal programs preferred.
• Work experience in recreation or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops city-wide recreational programs in observance of special events including operating a community center and summer, open gym, and evening recreation programs.
• Organizes and coordinates special recreational events including summer and evening gym programs on a city-wide basis.
• Organizes and instructs volunteer and neighborhood groups and individuals assisting in these programs.
• Evaluates programs, makes recommendations, requisitions necessary equipment and supplies, schedules use of the community center, and makes periodic activity reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Program coordination

Leadership

Volunteer coordination

Community outreach

First aid knowledge

Job description

The City of Springfield is seeking a part-time recreation staff member to lead a variety of programs at the community center, open gym, summer enrichment, and evening recreation schedules. You will supervise seasonal staff, coordinate city-wide activities, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for residents.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of recreation program best practices, the ability to supervise volunteers, and skills in organizing events.