Part-Time: Community Recreation Specialist

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Recreation Specialist instructs and participates in daily recreation and art activities for diverse populations, including children, adults, and seniors. The role assists with planning, preparing, coordinating, and facilitating recreation events, classes, and activities; performs routine operational and clerical work; and provides information and customer service to participants and the public. Work is performed with moderate supervision. Department-specific duties include serving as grant coordinator for the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD), attending SETAAAD meetings and conferences, and scheduling annual Health Promotion classes and evidence-based workshops. These programs include structured activities such as group discussions, problem-solving, skill building, assertiveness training, videos, sharing practical solutions, and exercise training. This is a part-time, non-exempt position in the Parks & Outdoors Department. The listed work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, though hours may vary based on assignments, projects, or events. Occasional evenings and weekends are required. The work location is 1102 South Watkins Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

Three years of any combination of relevant education, training, or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Relevant experience may include recreation programming or outdoor recreation instruction, such as whitewater kayaking.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification or certifications specific to the assignment.
Knowledge of basic recreation operations, record-keeping methods and procedures, customer service principles, modern office procedures, and inventory maintenance principles.
Skill in customer service, computer and related software use, record maintenance, operation of modern office equipment, inventory monitoring and maintenance, communication, and interpersonal interactions.
Ability to accomplish essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, preparing, coordinating, and facilitating recreation events, classes, and activities.
Supervise patrons and arrange facilities, transportation, supplies, schedules, promotional materials, rosters, and event setup as needed.
Monitor events, sites, and facilities, including maintaining inventory and identifying potential safety hazards.
Respond to information requests and complaints in person and by phone regarding recreation programs, processes, procedures, events, and activities.
Serve as a liaison with program participants and sponsors.
Perform routine clerical work.
Register participants; receive and process applications and fees; and maintain related records and information.
Serve as grant coordinator for SETAAAD, attend its meetings and conferences, and schedule annual Health Promotion classes and evidence-based workshops.
Meet regular attendance requirements and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
Use, carry, and answer a cell phone as required by job duties and the department head.
Perform other duties as assigned.