Part Time Regular Recreation Specialist - Westside Community Center
About The Position
Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you? What we’re looking for: A motivated and collaborative individual to join the Parks & Recreation Department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, assists in coordinating recreation programs to ensure customer satisfaction and safety for employees, clients and visitors at Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years customer service/public interaction experience required, with recreation programming experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
- Must possess or be able to obtain within four (4) months of employment: Community First Aid and Safety/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Basic Water Rescue certification.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of recreation facilities management and program planning, promotion and coordination.
- Principles and practices of customer service.
- Federal and State safety laws and regulations.
- Interpreting customer and facility needs and solving customer service and public relations issues.
- Analyzing problems, providing alternatives, and identifying solutions in support of established goals.
- Responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, facility lessees and guests, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public.
- Operating and maintaining a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software and communications equipment.
- Effective, clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality and consistent recreation programs, services and events to the community.
- Prepares and assists in center supervision and maintaining facilities including but not limited to Westside Community Center, in a safe condition and to meet community needs; coordinated in alignment with the City's strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws.
- Assists with program supervision and activity programming; monitors course and program enrollment.
- Assists in promoting recreation programs, special events and outreach for individuals, family and seniors.
- Assists in managing a variety of administrative activities including computer records and cash management, member services , accident/injury reports and work activity reports.
- Works collaboratively with other divisions to perform to performance standards and expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 2:1 match on retirement contribution
- Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
- Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
- Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Bilingual pay offered
- Keep learning – professional and personal development training available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
