Parks & Recreation Specialist

King William County•King William, VA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, the Parks & Recreation Specialist performs responsible supervisory and recreational work to identify community programming needs and coordinate, supervise, and administer recreational activities and programs. The position evaluates participation in County programs; coordinates County-sponsored programs, classes, and events; manages individual programs; and may supervise employees and volunteers in the Director’s absence. The role also supports customer service, office operations, program records and reporting, and marketing and outreach for Parks and Recreation services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, leisure studies, or a related field, supplemented by two years of responsible experience in recreation programming and/or general administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of community recreation programs and of planning and implementing recreation programs and events.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use computers and software programs effectively.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to establish rapport with coworkers and citizens.
Ability to adhere to and enforce strict safety policies and procedures.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of required drug testing, driving, and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and instruct department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, addressing employee problems, and selecting new employees.
Coordinate and implement County-sponsored recreational programs, classes, and events for senior citizen groups, special interests, and individuals.
Arrange and schedule facilities and instructional and supervisory personnel; recruit program and class instructors and participants.
Assist with supervision of part-time employees and instructors, and instruct and supervise employees and volunteers leading social and educational activities and classes.
Observe and evaluate instructors through site visits and student evaluations; evaluate classes and participation levels; use participant feedback to plan and schedule future classes.
Prepare and submit written and oral reports, facility-use forms, program rosters, attendance records, schedules, budget reports, new program forms, and payroll or accounts-payable payment requests.
Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment used for recreational programs.
Type and prepare correspondence, forms, and reports, ensuring correctness of spelling, punctuation, format, and grammar.
Assist department personnel and perform front-line customer service in person, by email, and by telephone.
Receive and review records and reports such as program registrations, checks, timesheets, invoices, evaluations, and program proposals.
Develop and coordinate marketing and promotional efforts for programs, events, activities, and services; create promotional materials, manage social media content, update digital platforms, and assist with community outreach.
Use office and specialized equipment and computer software to support department operations.
Communicate with County personnel, instructors, other departments, the school system, neighboring Parks and Recreation departments, community groups, and the public.
Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for assignment to support positions and tasks during a declared emergency, as directed by the County Administrator.