Part-Time Recreation Specialist

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Free pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe’s Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment & Recreation Center seeks an experienced professional to lead program development, implementation, marketing, sponsorship solicitation, and policy interpretation with fiscal oversight.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and tracking revenue and expenses for regular reports. Qualifications require 2+ years in recreation planning, 30 hours continuing education, and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Qualifications

• Minimum 30 hours of continuing education; preferably recreation, education, or human services required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience planning and implementing recreational activities, one year as a supervisor required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR; or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreation programs and activities.
• Market programs and solicit sponsorships.
• Interpret and enforce policies and regulations.
• Supervise program operations and fiscal accountability.
• Assist with budget preparation and implementation.
• Record participation, revenue, and expenses for daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports.

Job description

THIS JOB IS ASSIGNED TO THE OSCAR JOHNSON JR. ENRICHMENT & RECREATION CENTER

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for program development, implementation, marketing, sponsorship solicitation, interpretation and enforcement of policies and regulations. Supervisory responsibilities include all aspects of program operations and fiscal accountability, assisting with budget preparation and implementation. Record program participation, revenue, and expense for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Minimum 30 hours of continuing education; preferably recreation, education, or human services required. Minimum 2 years of experience planning and implementing recreational activities, one year as a supervisor required.

Special Requirements:

Minimum 21 years of age. Current certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of programming concepts is essential to carry out the required duties.
• Skill in public program/event delivery, staff/ volunteer supervision and cash handling.
• Skill in ingenuity and independent thinking.
• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact directly with the public using good communication skills is expected.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate designated programs and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, fingering, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, and walking.

BENEFITS

• The City of Conroe offers an employee assistance program and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities for all employees.
• Starting salary for this position is $21.17 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.