Recreation Specialist Adult And Youth Sports

CITY OF CHEYENNE•Cheyenne, WY

4d•$49,539 - $69,354•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and supervises the administration and professional work involved in programming, directing, and leading city-wide Adult and Youth athletic programs; directs, leads, and instructs, other recreation events and activities as assigned.

Requirements

One year of increasingly responsible recreation athletic administration experience.
Advanced knowledge of computer programs.
Provide lead supervision and guidance to assigned staff.
Maintain a variety of records and reports.
Interpret, explain, and enforce policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of recreation equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the public.
Must be available for on-call hours during programs and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education or a related field or related experience.

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, organizing, and supervising Adult and Youth sports leagues, batting cages, tournaments, individual athletics, and programs for the City of Cheyenne.
Developing policies and procedures for assigned activities.
Planning, overseeing, and completion of activity registration; coordinate and schedule leagues, tournaments, and appropriate facilities; as assigned; visit activity sites.
Promoting all Adult and Youth activities by assisting the Recreation Specialist in writing press releases, design flyers, appear on radio or television, and ensure all programs are marketed effectively.
Aiding and input with overall facility maintenance, operation, and control.
Providing reports relating to attendance, scheduling, and complaints from participants and evaluations of assigned programs and activities.
Assisting the Recreation Manager to renew and update contracts for independently contracted user groups.
Maintaining leagues and tournaments that create revenue to the City of Cheyenne, meeting budget and collection of fees.
Working directly with the School District and Kiwanis Community House in scheduling facilities for the Adult and Youth Activities.
Working cooperatively with the Volleyball Officials and Softball Umpires and ensure the contract stipulations are met.
Assisting in Department or Division wide special events including but not limited to Superday and Wyoming Senior Olympics.
Transferring and setting up a variety of light to heavy supplies, equipment in support of assigned activities.
Maintaining, approving, and submitting payroll time sheets monthly as assigned; monitor total hours worked.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required.