Part-time Recreation Specialist
About The Position
Organizes and supervises on and off-center student recreation activities. This role assists in developing and implementing diverse programs including arts and crafts, intramurals, cultural events, and other recreational and enrichment programs. The specialist guides students in making informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition, and healthy living. They are responsible for preparing schedules and calendars for all recreation activities, coordinating student field trips, and maintaining recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to Center standards. Additionally, the role involves tracking and recording program attendance, ordering and maintaining recreational supplies, providing transportation for students to and from events, recognizing and reinforcing positive student behavior, and assisting the center in achieving its goals while ensuring strict adherence to the Zero Tolerance Policy. The position also promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating career success standards and core values.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field or 1 year related experience working with youth.
- Must possess or obtain valid commercial Driver’s License Class B with passenger endorsement.
- 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 three months of hire.
- Water Safety Certification.
- 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.
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.
- Assists the center in every effort necessary to achieve its OMS goals, as well as ensuring that the Zero Tolerance Policy is strictly adhered to.
- Promotes a positive work environment demonstrating career success standards and core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
