Recreation Specialist- Part Time

City Of Chattanooga Career Site • Chattanooga, TN

78d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for instructing and participating in daily recreation and art activities for diverse populations including children, adults, and seniors. Duties include coaching and/or officiating sporting events; organizing and leading outdoor activities; conducting administrative tasks such as creating program attendance reports, reserving facilities, and creating marketing materials; may collect fees for programs or facilities usage and may train and oversee volunteer staff. Work is performed with moderate supervision.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of any combination of relevant education, training or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job will be considered.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification or certifications specific to area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recreation programming work and outdoor recreation instruction in areas such as whitewater kayaking.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, preparing, coordinating and facilitating a wide variety of recreational events, classes and/or activities.
• Supervises patrons; reserves facilities and/or transportation; procures supplies; schedules events, classes and/or activities.
• Develops promotional and marketing materials; prepares rosters; sets up sites; monitors events.
• Performs tasks related to routine day-to-day operations including inventory maintenance activities and monitoring sites and facilities for potential safety hazards.
• Responds to requests for information or complaints over the phone and in person regarding recreation programs, processes, procedures, events and/or activities.
• Serves as a liaison with program participants and sponsors.
• Performs routine clerical work.
• Registers participants for programs, events and/or classes; receives and processes applications and fees; maintains related records and information.
• May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check/drug screening / lift test.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees