Recreation Specialist

City of Colleyville; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colleyville is seeking a Recreation Programs Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and support a broad range of community programs for all ages. This role serves as the primary contact for program registrations, facility reservations, and general inquiries.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Park Administration or related field with two years of related experience or an equivalent combination, plus a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and lead a variety of recreational activities and programs.
• Serve as liaison to customers, providing information and clarifying policies and processes.
• Maintain records and prepare reports such as registrations and daily attendance.
• Organize and set up facility rooms and equipment for programs and classes.
• Perform routine clerical work including collecting fees, filing and answering the telephone.”
• Interact professionally with the public, coworkers and others in daily work.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication

Clerical work

Attendance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Park Administration or related field

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of this job is to plan, coordinate, facilitate, implement and provide administrative support of programs for people of all ages and serve as a point of contact for customers regarding registration for programs, reservations of park and recreation facilities, and general inquiries.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans, organizes and leads a variety of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, athletics, and seasonal programs.
• Serves as a liaison to internal and/or external customers providing information, program service support and clarification of policies, processes, regulations and other related program information.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as directed including registration and daily attendance reports, supply requisitions, work order request forms for facilities maintenance, etc.
• Organizes and sets up facility rooms and equipment for different programs and classes.
• As assigned, performs a variety of routine clerical work such as collecting fees, filing, answering the telephone, and related work.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Park Administration or related field, supplemented by two (2) years of related experience or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License.