Recreation Specialist

City of Montclair; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave after 90 days

Job summary

City of Montclair seeks a part-time Recreation Specialist to plan, organize and supervise youth, adult and senior recreation programs. You will recruit and lead staff and volunteers, collaborate with local agencies, and help create promotional materials and reports.

The role supports events, budget tracking, and program marketing with flexible evenings/weekends. Requires a CA driver’s license, First Aid/CPR within 30 days, and MS Office proficiency; sick pay accrues after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 48 college units, and/or three years of experience working within recreation, social service, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; data reporting; and marketing creation including social media.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement specialized recreation programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
• Recruit, train and supervise recreation staff and volunteers; coordinate with local agencies and service organizations.
• Prepare reports detailing program activities; maintain records and assist in developing promotional materials.
• Manage equipment inventories; set up and tear down for events; assist in training staff and volunteers.
• Maintain activity budgets and document expenses; follow oral and written instructions and ensure safety.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Marketing & social media

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college units

Three years recreation/social services experience

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Recreation Specialist will work up to an average of 29 hours a week, Monday through Sunday, with regular evenings and weekends required. The Recreation Specialist oversees and coordinates Human Services programs. This is an hourly, limited term, part-time position offering 40 hours of sick pay after 90 days of employment and no other supplemental employee benefits other than salary.

This position plans, organizes and implements specialized recreation programs for youth, adult, and/or senior citizens; recruits, trains and provides lead supervision for recreation staff and volunteers; assists in recruiting volunteers and contract instructors; works with community members, local agencies and service organizations to coordinate activities; prepares reports detailing the status of program activities; maintains program records; assists in the development of promotional/marketing materials for program activities; issue, collect, properly maintain and inventory Human Services equipment and supplies; set-up and tear-down for facility rentals, special events, and other Human Services programs; assists in conducting training programs for staff and volunteers; maintains activity budgets and documents expenses. May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a part-time position and reports to the Recreation Coordinator.

Must have computer skills including proficient skills in Microsoft office Word and Excel and data reporting techniques, and skills in marketing creation including social media; develop and maintain effective relationships with the volunteers, participants, and staff; be an effective team player; and have excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. Must work well with youth, teen, adult and senior citizen populations in an energetic, positive, and courteous manner; demonstrate good communication and organizational skills including the ability to carry out public speaking tasks; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; the ability to make sound decisions and communicate those decisions; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends; plan and organize activities; follow oral and written instructions; prepare flyers, reports, news releases, and newsletters. Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. and a minimum of 48 college units, and/or three years of experience working within recreation, social service, or a related field is required. Related experience and/or training in planning, organizing activities, and clerical responsibilities is highly desirable.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability required. Possession of a First Aid and CPR certificate must be completed within 30 days of the position start date at no cost to the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, throwing, and stooping in the performance of daily activities, including leading recreational activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.