Recreation Program Specialist

City-of-St.-Helens,-Oregon; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of St. Helens is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Specialist to plan and deliver engaging recreation programs for people of all ages. Candidates will support community engagement and may work at facilities used by St.

Helens School District. This role requires a background check, drug screening, and onboarding with the City. The position offers 20 hours per week, with starting pay of $18.16 per hour, and may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within two weeks of hire date.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver's license by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recreation programs for people of all ages.
• Work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Coordinate with City facilities and school district partners when delivering programs.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Driver's license

Word processing & spreadsheets

Rec Desk knowledge

Canva knowledge

Youth program development

Sports knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rec Desk

Canva

Job description

Are you a people person? Outgoing? Want to make a difference? The City of St. Helens is seeking an enthusiastic Recreation Program Specialist to join our team. This part-time position offers the chance to get paid to have fun and play while supporting community engagement by planning and delivering recreation programs for people of all ages.

We do have programs at St. Helens School District facilities; candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening through the St. Helens School District as well as the City of St. Helens onboarding requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified (or ability to obtain within two weeks of hire date).
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license by hire date.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and other recreation related computer software.
• Knowledge of web-based activity programs (Rec Desk, Canva, etc.).
• Knowledge of developing and administering youth programs.
• Working knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports.
• Ability to work under stressful situations; ability to stay calm; have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to direct the work of others.

Please see job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications, and requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Part-time position
• Starting hourly rate: $18.16
• 20 hours per week, may include evenings and weekends
• PERS Retirement after six (6) months
• This is not a union covered position

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, including criminal and driving records, personal and professional references, and will be subjected to drug/alcohol screening.