Lead Recreation Specialist
About The Position
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is hiring a full-time Lead Recreation Specialist for Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness in Bentonville, Arkansas. The role supports the development, planning, coordination, marketing, and implementation of recreation programs and events to maximize participation and engagement. The Lead Recreation Specialist works closely with recreation leadership and helps provide engaging programs and experiences for the community. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 1:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., with a rotating weekend approximately every fourth weekend. The position plans and administers a limited year-round schedule of recreation and leisure programs for employees and supports onsite and offsite activities and events. The hourly compensation range is $20.00–$22.00. The final wage offer depends on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and skill set.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Sports Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, industry experience, and current certification(s) from a HealthFitness-approved provider.
- At least 1 year of related industry experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR/AED or BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including the ability to motivate others.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and client vendor partners.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience organizing and running leagues and tournaments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in directing recreational leagues in accordance with HealthFitness operational, quality, safety, and service standards.
- Help develop a campus recreation program that identifies, creates, and leverages recreation opportunities in the area.
- Assist with marketing programs to maximize outreach and engagement, including developing and distributing electronic and print promotional materials.
- Recommend future program enhancements or modifications with the Recreation Director.
- Maintain high-quality communication through client interactions, personal appearance, and marketing materials.
- Coordinate meeting times and locations and plan, organize, and administer a limited year-round schedule of recreation and leisure programs for employees.
- Assist members in hosting and supporting onsite and offsite events and activities, such as tennis, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA, PPO, and FSA options.
- Retirement/401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts.
- Certification reimbursement program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid new parent leave.
- Paid holidays.
- PTO starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Competitive pay.
- Personal and professional support, training, and development.
- Flexible employment opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
