Lead Recreation Programmer & City Events Coordinator

City of Springfield, MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Springfield, MA is seeking a part-time recreation worker to lead a range of community programming, staffing a community center, the open-gym program, evening recreation program, and the summer enrichment effort. The role involves guiding seasonal staff and ensuring safe, welcoming activities in line with Park Department practices.

You will plan, organize, evaluate, and report on activities, supervise volunteers, and help coordinate city-wide events, with focus on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Plans and develops city-wide recreational programs in observance of special events.
• Operates a community center and diverse recreation programs including open gym and evening activities.
• Organizes and instructs volunteer and neighborhood groups assisting in programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops city-wide recreational programs in the 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

Leadership

Program planning

Event coordination

Volunteer instruction

First aid knowledge

Job description

City of Springfield, MA is seeking a part-time recreation worker to lead a range of community programming, staffing a community center, the open-gym program, evening recreation program, and the summer enrichment effort. The role involves guiding seasonal staff and ensuring safe, welcoming activities in line with Park Department practices.

You will plan, organize, evaluate, and report on activities, supervise volunteers, and help coordinate city-wide events, with focus on collaboration and