Program Community Center Specialist

Pueblo County Government; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits package

Vacation and Sick Leave

Remote & Hybrid working opportunities

County Retirement Program

Paid Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

Pueblo County Government is seeking a friendly Recreation Center staff member to support program and clerical functions, assist visitors, and lead groups in activities. You will handle facility rentals, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and spaces within the Community Center.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of relevant experience, and a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers. Strong customer service and cash handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility rentals: schedules, fees, rental agreements.
• Lead groups in activities to promote community use of the center.
• Instruct visitors on safe use of equipment and monitor usage.
• Clean and maintain buildings, including floors, restrooms, and dusting.
• Set up/take down furniture and sound equipment for events.
• Open/close the Community Center and report damages as needed.
• Handle cash and maintain rental records.
• Prepare weekly reports for the Recreation Supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Performs program/clerical and facilities maintenance support services for Community Centers operated by the Facilities Department. Participates with center visitors to promote and encourage facility use. Instructs and assist with equipment operation. Leads groups in various activities.

Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement

members of the Public Works bargaining unit will be given hiring preference.

• THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

What You Will Do

• Manages rentals of facilities: schedules, collects fees, processes rental agreements, handles special requests or complaints, answers questions and assists the public.
• Participates with center visitors in various games or activities to promote and encourage community use of the facility.
• Instructs and assists center visitors in safe use of sports or exercise equipment. Monitors use of equipment, machines and supplies. Knows and applies all applicable safety rules.
• Leads groups in activities such as dancing, sports and aerobic exercise.
• Cleans and maintains buildings including buffing floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, sweeping and dusting.
• Grounds and yard maintenance too include picking up trash.
• Sets up and takes down furniture and sound equipment for meeting or activity areas.
• Responsible for opening and closing the Community Center and reporting damage and/or vandalism to law enforcement as needed.
• Checks inventory; loads, transports, unloads and stores supplies.
• Removes ice and snow when required.
• Financial responsibility for cash handling and rental record keeping.
• Prepares weekly reports for the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintains building, health, safety license and equipment; maintains warranty information concerning Center’s equipment. Issues, collects and maintains permission slips, hold-harmless agreements, etc. as required.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Successful completion of courses in office practices and/or recreational activitie s preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience required.

License/Certificate

• Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required.

NOTE: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

• Must successfully pass background check

What Pueblo County Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)