Recreation Specialist - Youth Sports

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$43,621.50 - $44,928.00

Hourly:

$22.37 - $23.04

Department:

Athletics, Culture & Recreation

Division:

Youth Sports

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will coordinate activities of paid and volunteer recreation service personnel for youth sports.

 Examples of Duties:

• Develops and promotes recreation programs, including social recreation and games. 
• Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community. 
• Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff. 
• Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning. 
• Works in team with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Basic Qualifications:

• Two years of related experience and/or training 
• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Ability to obtain CPR certification and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word or similar software.

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