Recreation Program Specialist

Job Description General Nature of Work The Recreation Program Specialist is responsible for leadership of recreational programs including participant and community relations; supervising volunteers, operations, safety, and overseeing facilities; and for promotion of new programs such as teen, gymnastics, sports or other programs. This is a working specialist position with responsibility for training, instruction, and coaching. Distinguishing characteristics: Recreation Program Specialist is distinguished from the Athletic & Recreation Coordinator in terms of experience as well as breadth of programs, participants, supervision, budgets, facilities, and other factors. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Perform planning, scheduling, and administration, in conjunction with supervisory personnel, for new programs, major events, and other activities; lead team and other meetings, and workshops; assist in multiple recreational program coordination. • Organize and perform recreational program specialty instruction and leadership duties such as pre-school, beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced team coaching and meets, check and regulate specialty equipment, and backing up other recreation specialists. • Coordinate and provide recreational program plans with boards, committees, or other senior staff, help formulate, implement, administer, and maintain a multi-focused community recreation program for all ages, interests, and genders. • Lead, schedule, and monitor staff, volunteers, contract instructors, and other service providers; train and orient new staff and back up Recreation Coordinators and others. • Direct and monitor day-to-day recreation programs, classes, events, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards; responsible for accident investigations, program safety, and ongoing quality assurance. • Promote and publicize recreation programs and perform duties such as leading focus groups, video plans and productions, or preparing announcements and promotions. • Develop new programs and services and serve as a liaison on behalf of the district to participants, interested persons, recreation resources, and others. • Assist in the preparation of budget estimates and advise on status of budgets. Also responsible for equipment and supplies and for assisting on fund raising and grants. • Serve as a resource to other staff and attend meetings, as needed. • Attend various continuing education meetings, seminars, and workshops. • Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES • Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead, and troubleshoot daily operations, services, and safety of public recreation programs such as gym team, teen center, or other programs. • Knowledge of and physical ability to teach specialized recreational programs. • Ability to effectively lead recreational services communications and publicity functions. • Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups. • Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, division and department heads, and the public; • Ability to accept direction for professional/departmental improvement. Knowledge of and ability to implement trends and practices in recreation services, management, and community needs and interests. • knowledge of recreational services such as gymnastics programs with the knowledge of program management including, program services and facility administration. • Ability to work with a growing District and participate in collaborative activities. • Ability to interpret and analyze program, regulatory, and management information. • Ability to effectively manage and when designated, monitor and lead diverse work activities of professional and technical colleagues in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and District effectiveness. • Ability to prepare and present clear and concise recreation service program plans and reports using applicable software. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree in Recreation Administration, Physical Education, Leisure Services or related field; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation programming; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. May be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications: CPR and Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements : This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. Environmental Factors : Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Benefits The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna's Active and Fit Program).

Created: 2024-11-05