Recreation Programmer I (Senior Affairs)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock Senior Centre at University Park seeks a qualified individual to plan, organize and coordinate aquatic, recreational, and leisure activities for adults and seniors within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Candidates should have two years of college coursework in related fields, at least one year of coordinating activities for adults, and one year of leadership or supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or related area.
• One year of experience assisting with coordination of recreational and leisure activities for adults.
• One year of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and coordinate aquatic, recreational, and leisure activities and programs for adult and senior participants at the Senior Centre' at University Park in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Education

Two years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation related fields

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To plan, organize and coordinate various aquatic, recreational, and leisure activities and programs for adult and senior participants at the Senior Centre' at University Park in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION:

Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area, one (1) year of experience assisting with the coordination of recreational and leisure activities for adults, or a related area and one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside normal working hours including shift assignments, nights, and weekends.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.