Recreation Specialist - PPT -28 Hours Weekly

Concord, NH; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Library card

Golf/beverage discount

Job summary

Concord Parks and Recreation Department seeks an outgoing part-time Recreation Specialist to plan, organize and run our senior citizens program at Concord and Penacook locations.

Hours are 25–28 per week, may include evenings and some weekends. Starting pay is $23.14–$26.78 per hour, with a top wage of $33.45; benefits include vacation, sick, holidays, disability, family medical leave, and library card.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in education, recreation or related field with at least 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with senior citizens is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; must pass background and driving checks.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and supervise events and programs for senior citizens.
• Assist with promoting events through press releases, posters and marketing materials.
• Gather program surveys and compile results in Excel; prepare reports in Word.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in education, recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cash handling

Job description

Description

Concord Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic person to fill a new permanent part time Recreation Specialist position. This new position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and running our senior citizens program at our Concord and Penacook locations.

Due to programming and event supervision, hours may change on a weekly basis and may include evening and some weekend hours. Normal work week will 25-28 hours a week, year-round. Work hours will typically be Monday - Friday 9 am to 3pm, however as programs and participation varies so will the hours. Some evenings and weekends.

Pay range to start: $23.14 to $26.78 depending on qualifications and experience. Top of wage scale is $33.45.

This position includes paid vacation, sick and holiday as well as short term disability, long term disability, and paid family medical leave. City employees also enjoy a member guest rate for golf at Beaver Meadow, a family pool pass and a Concord Public Library card.

Examples of Duties

Job Summary

• o Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
• o Works on organizing, planning and supervising events for our senior citizens.
• o Assist with promoting all senior events and programs through press releases, posters and other marketing resources.
• o Assist with the gathering of program surveys, compiling results in excel and preparing reports on findings using Microsoft word.
• o Ensures all required paperwork is completed in a timely manner such as contracts, time sheets, attendance reports and maintenance reports.
• o Follows established procedures regarding accidents, discipline or facility problems.
• o Follows and enforces department rules and regulations.
• o Strives to establish positive public relations for the Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Concord.
• o May be required to lift items that weigh more than 25 lbs.
• o Meets with Community Partners to plan events

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs building supervision duties, which include accepting class registration, using computers, and cash handling.
• Set up and take down for classes and public meetings.
• Minor cleaning of rooms - pickup trash, sweep floors as needed.
• Responsible for securing building at the end of day.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies required to perform the duties of the position.
• May assist with supervision of recreation programs and instructors
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in education, recreation or closely related field of study and at least 2 years of related experience;

or a combination of education and experience working specifically with Senior Citizens will be considered.

Applicants must have current Red Cross First Aid and Infant & Child CPR. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check and Driving Check.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Operator's License
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

Working with a diverse client base, knowledge of various computer software programs, and providing exceptional customer service

Skills in:

Use of computers and working with people.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

• Communicate with patrons using facility and give directions to location of programs and events
• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Use of computer and telephones are required
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately loud and indoors.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.