Recreation Specialist

City of Florissant•Florissant, MO

11d•$23

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist is a year-round, evening manager position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of parks, facilities, and rentals. This role oversees park patrols, rental check-ins and check-outs, part-time staff scheduling and training, and serves as a primary point of contact for patrons during field and facility rentals on evenings and weekends. The Supervisor acts as a liaison between the public and the Recreation and Athletics divisions, providing on-site support, problem-solving, and consistent enforcement of policies.

Requirements

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent to specialized course work in office practices such as security, ballfield experience, and communications.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.
Valid driver's license
Must obtain: CPR & AED CPRP
Operation of central telephone system
Operations in field maintenance
Special event management/ security
Operation of mobile radio base system
Modern office practices and procedures
Basic accounting practices and procedures
City systems and procedures
Recreation computer systems, including, but not limited to: Micro Soft Office, “OpenGov” and “Civic Rec”
Policies and procedures for handling cash
Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
Computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets
Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
General functions and operations of municipal government
Basic computer knowledge and skills a must.
Basic math skills and finance knowledge.
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Organizational skills
Use various pieces of equipment, golf carts, utvs, trucks, field drags, basic tools
Maintain confidentiality
Proofread reports accurately
Deal well with the public, even in stressful

Responsibilities

Conduct routine patrols to monitor, secure, and maintain park facilities.
Ensure field equipment and amenities are properly set up for scheduled leagues, games, and rentals.
Create staff schedules, coordinate meetings, and train part-time staff.
Assist with and oversee pavilion, room, and athletic field rentals, including on-site customer support.
Enforce Park rules, policies, and City ordinances with professionalism and consistency.
Support athletic league operations, including field oversight, communication, and game-day needs.
Respond to, document, and follow up on incidents, accidents, and patron concerns.
Serve as a liaison between patrons and Recreation/Athletics staff to ensure positive user experiences.
Complete regular facility and park inspections, identifying safety hazards and maintenance needs.
Provide exceptional customer service and represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
Responsible for budget management and handling purchasing needed for the position.
Assists with other various special events festivals and programs
Performs other duties as directed
This is a safety sensitive position