Recreation Program Specialist

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

3d•$21 - $29

About The Position

(Sports, Events & Community Access) Under limited supervision, to support coordination of portions of the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department’s sports and special events programs, and to perform related duties as required, with a focus on BPR Department Plan initiatives to lead the department in the growth of youth engagement, community access, special events, and community health and wellness. The role will collaborate closely with parks operations and recreation staff to provide excellent customer service to the public and partners.

Requirements

Ability to work tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to give verbal instructions and to inspect the work of employees.
Ability to ensure all practical safety measures are observed.
Ability to utilize all required safety equipment.
Ability to be action oriented and embrace challenges; has the ability to perform with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities.
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Ability to be dedicated to meet internal and external expectations and requirements; gets information first-hand and uses information to make improvements in services.
Ability to practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out and restate the opinions of others.
Ability to remain composed in emergency situations and make sound judgment decisions during emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and lead groups.
Work with a diverse group of visitors and program participants.
Knowledge and general computer experience.
Skills in effective verbal and written communication
Must hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.
Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate bi-lingually in Spanish and English.
Knowledge and familiarity with positive youth development principles and strengths-based approaches to prevention and intervention.
Knowledge and experience in community development concepts and practices.
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field, or any combination of equivalent education/experience.
Two years of experience in recreation programming or in coordinating community events.
Experience with venue coordination and rental procedures including billing and invoicing.
Experience working with recreation software.
Well-rounded experience coordinating community recreational programs for youth and adults.

Responsibilities

Assists Program Supervisor to implement recreation programs, special events and/or ensure community access.
Assists in the coordination of the City’s recreational programs, which may include programs, leagues, contracted programs, instructional recreation programs, youth outreach, special events, community access to facilities and any other services as needed.
Schedules adult and/or youth programs for recreation services or event offerings.
Organizes and submits marketing plans and community event permits.
Provides information to Program Supervisor to inform program’s service delivery goals which may include research best practice methods, create program plans, evaluate existing programs to determine how best to meet community recreational needs.
Ensure all practical safety measures are observed and city policies and procedures are followed, which includes, but is not limited to enforcing safety standards, meeting all licensing and required certifications as needed, taking proper care of equipment and conducting regular inspections.
Monitors events during setup and tear down to ensure compliance with City of Boulder special event policies and park rules.
Coordinates with permitted event holders to facilitate equipment check out and facility walkthroughs.
Makes situational decisions based on sound judgment during scheduled shifts.
Serves as the onsite liaison for programs and event permit holders.
Completes after-action event reports based on your monitoring and experience.
Perform administrative tasks.
Acts as lead worker and facilitates the work of other part-time and seasonal employees.
Compiles and monitors records and statistics for programs, events, or community access.
Utilizes departmental recreation programming software for facility booking, program maintenance, and program registration.
Updates information on the City weather-line and website for public communication.
Meets and communicates with standard staff to schedule program and event offerings based on space availability and changing needs.
Supports Program Supervisor to organize and submit recreation guide and website information. This includes writing program descriptions and developing marketing content as needed.
Supports Park Operations and Events staff during community events.
Support performance groups, including occasional help with set-up and tear-down of city owned equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, tents, temporary event fencing, waste receptacles, signage, and other supplies.
Serves as an on-site support staff person in the coordination of performances.
Anticipates operational needs and responds to requests and inquiries of performers and contracted suppliers as directed or appropriate.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service during performances.
Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the Boulder Bandshell in relation to performance support. Includes but not limited to but not limited to trash/litter removal, graffiti/vandalism removal and repair, and other minor structure repairs.
Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.
Promotes a culture of teamwork and synergy through collaboration and communication.
Maintains and promotes professional ethics (i.e., honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, caring) in all conduct.
Knows and complies with all City and Department policies, participate in professional trainings and development, and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.