Recreation Specialist

Education & Training Resources LLC • Excelsior Springs, MO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Specialist organizes and supervises on and off-center student recreation activities. This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of diverse programs, including arts and crafts, intramurals, cultural events, and other recreational and enrichment activities. The specialist guides students in making informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition, and healthy living. Key responsibilities include preparing schedules and calendars for all recreation activities, coordinating student field trips, and maintaining recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to Center standards. The position also requires tracking and recording program attendance, ordering and maintaining recreational equipment and supplies, providing transportation for students to and from center-sponsored events, and recognizing and reinforcing students’ positive behavior.

Requirements

• Proven ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate recreation programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of operational practices and principles of recreation/avocation programs
• Proficient in rules and regulations of common sports and games
• Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Associates Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field or 1 year related experience working with youth.
• One year of recreation experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement within six months of hire.
• Water Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises on and off-center recreation activities for students.
• Assists in developing and implementing diverse programs to include: arts and crafts, intramurals, cultural events and other recreational and enrichment programs.
• Guides students to make informed life style choices concerning fitness, nutrition and healthy life styles.
• Prepares schedules and calendars for all recreation activities. Coordinates student field trips.
• Maintains recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to Center standards.
• Tracks and records program attendance.
• Orders and maintains recreational equipment, supplies and materials.
• Provides transportation of students to and from center-sponsored events.
• Recognizes and reinforces students’ positive behavior.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree