Recreation Specialist (Youth Athletics & Concessions)
About The Position
The Recreation Specialist is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and implementing youth athletic programs and concessions operations for the Parks & Recreation Department. This position assists with youth sports leagues, practices, games, tournaments, facility scheduling, participant registration, customer service, concessions inventory, cash handling, and event-day operations. The Recreation Specialist works closely with recreation supervisors, recreation aides, coaches, volunteers, participants, parents, officials, vendors, and other City staff to ensure youth athletic programs are safe, organized, welcoming, and professionally operated. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years of experience in recreation programming, athletics, concessions, customer service, facility operations, or a related field.
- Experience with cash handling and basic computer systems.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain within a timeframe established by the City.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or coursework in recreation, sports management, business, hospitality, or a related field.
- Experience with youth sports programming.
- Experience with recreation registration software.
- Experience operating concessions or food service activities.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Municipal government experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordination of youth athletic leagues, practices, games, clinics, tournaments, and related programs.
- Support scheduling of athletic fields, courts, facilities, staff, officials, and volunteers.
- Assist with registration, roster preparation, participant communication, and use of recreation software.
- Provide customer service to parents, participants, coaches, volunteers, and the public.
- Assist with concession stand operations, including setup, staffing, sales, inventory, cleaning, and closing procedures.
- Handle cash, credit card transactions, receipts, deposits, and related financial records in accordance with City procedures.
- Monitor athletic programs and facilities for safety, cleanliness, and rule compliance.
- Assist with equipment, uniforms, supplies, and concession inventory.
- Provide direction and support to recreation aides, temporary staff, seasonal employees, and volunteers as assigned.
- Respond to program issues, participant concerns, injuries, incidents, and facility needs.
- Maintain records, reports, schedules, participation data, and inventory documentation.
- Assist with special events and other Parks & Recreation programs as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
