Recreation Specialist (A263125-13), 201, Recreation Centers

City of Laredo • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and monitors recreation center activities, such as afternoon summer programs, youth programming, and payment collections. Prepares Recreation center, welcomes community members, and assists them as needed. Takes payments or deposits for facility use. Monitors the recreation center and gymnasium. Ensures facility is properly cleaned and sanitized in a timely manner for the safety of our community.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of proper use of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of recreation center programs and events.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to enforce rules of the gym and recreation center.
• Ability to organize youth programming.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Less than 1 year experience in recreational program or camp counseling, working with children, recreation programs, or related experience
• Valid Infant, Child, & Adult CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Valid First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, supervises, and monitors activities conducted in the recreation center.
• Monitors activities in the weight room, basketball gym, and boxing gym.
• Assists patrons with registration and payment; inputs information into system; provides information about activities and future events.
• Maintains cleanliness of recreation center; cleans and sanitizes assigned areas.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED