Recreation Services Specialist (Fields Rec Center)

City of Garland

7d•$19 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for developing, coordinating, and supervising recreation activities and developing promotional materials for these related activities. Plan and coordinate recreation activities performed on a day-to-day basis including the recruitment of new instructors, scheduling of classes and staff and issuing payment to instructors. Oversee daily front desk operations of a center including program registration, facility reservations, equipment check out and answer telephones and emails. Prepare and distribute promotional materials to promote the center and its programs to the community including design, layout, editing and providing photography and graphics for publications, flyers and brochures. Teach, coordinate and implement a variety of courses based on individual abilities and needs of the community. Assist with planning and coordinating special events held at the center. May write scripts and oversee video production for special events and programs. Collect and record daily intake of money from fees paid by patrons. Prepare daily deposit of monies collected. Ensures timely follow-through on customer requests and complaints and handles difficult customer situations with respect and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1 year of related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
CPR, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and First Aide Certifications within 6 months of hire.
City of Garland Defensive Driving Certification within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ICS (Incident Command System) courses IS100 and IS700 within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Administration, Public Education, Marketing or related field
2-3 years experience in recreation programming and marketing
Basic knowledge of recreation programming and activities
Basic knowledge of marketing methods and strategies
Basic knowledge of financial bookkeeping practices and procedures
Skills in computer operations and software including MS Office and registration/reservation applications
Ability to meet and exceed facility and staff goals
Ability to enforce recreation center rules and procedures
Ability to assess needs of recreation center service areas and plan appropriate programming

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate recreation activities performed on a day-to-day basis including the recruitment of new instructors, scheduling of classes and staff and issuing payment to instructors.
Oversee daily front desk operations of a center including program registration, facility reservations, equipment check out and answer telephones and emails.
Prepare and distribute promotional materials to promote the center and its programs to the community including design, layout, editing and providing photography and graphics for publications, flyers and brochures.
Teach, coordinate and implement a variety of courses based on individual abilities and needs of the community.
Assist with planning and coordinating special events held at the center.
May write scripts and oversee video production for special events and programs.
Collect and record daily intake of money from fees paid by patrons.
Prepare daily deposit of monies collected.
Ensures timely follow-through on customer requests and complaints and handles difficult customer situations with respect and professionalism.