Impactful Community Recreation Lead

dallascityhall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Recreation Program Specialist to plan, develop, and implement educational and recreational programs for residents of all ages. You will coordinate youth services, senior activities, and community events while ensuring safety and quality.

Focus on outreach, logistics, and data reporting; you will handle registrations, attendance, and marketing materials, while delivering excellent customer service and fostering a welcoming, multi-cultural community.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• Licenses/Certifications: None.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, implements, and oversees programs for recreation centers, ensuring activities meet community needs.
• Leads activities, teaches games, and guides staff to deliver safe, engaging programs for all ages.
• Manages attendance, reports, and materials; maintains records of participants and revenue.
• Provides information and excellent customer service to participants and the public.
• Coordinates logistics for field trips, events, and outreach; promotes programs at community events.
• Performs registration, document handling, and daily cash handling for funds.

Skills

Recreation programming

Child & youth engagement

Customer service

First aid knowledge

Bilingual

Communication

Regulations enforcement

Multicultural outreach

Event coordination

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Dallas is seeking a Recreation Program Specialist to plan, develop, and implement educational and recreational programs for residents of all ages. You will coordinate youth services, senior activities, and community events while ensuring safety and quality.

Focus on outreach, logistics, and data reporting; you will handle registrations, attendance, and marketing materials, while delivering excellent customer service and fostering a welcoming, multi-cultural community.