Part Time Recreation Specialist III/Program Lead

City of Layton, UT • Layton, UT

75d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Performs a variety of entry level, general administrative and technical duties as needed to coordinate the day-to-day operation of one or more City recreation programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• Two (2) years of academic or specialized training in recreation administration or youth recreation leadership.
• Two (2) years of recreation program administration, physical education teaching, coaching or related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations.
• Supervises the operation and activities of such programs as basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, softball, football, arts & crafts, gymnastics, tours, family recreation, track, Arts in the Park, etc.
• Provides immediate supervision over recreation activities and seasonal, temporary or volunteer personnel; oversees coaches, activity specialists, site supervisors and officiators and conducts training as needed; may officiate or referee games or assist in coaching; maintains statistics for leagues and tournaments.
• Assures timely delivery of public notices and announcements as needed to afford target populations opportunity for participation.
• Assists in public relations by finding volunteer workers and presenting new programs to the general public; conducts program registrations; completes post-program evaluations to assure effectiveness.
• Carries out publicity programs; utilizes various forms of media, notices, publications, flyers and brochures to promote Citywide interest and use of recreation facilities and program participation.
• Controls use of equipment and facilities by signing out equipment and scheduling reservations for use of public facilities.
• Handles complaints from coaches, participants, organizations; assists in negotiations to achieve solutions, which better the recreation programs and services.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees