Recreation Specialist- Recreation Centers

City of Charleston • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will coordinate activities of paid and volunteer recreation service personnel in community centers, playgrounds, and other recreation facilities. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid state issued driver's license
• CPR certification
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software

Nice To Haves

• First Aid certification
• Certified Park and Recreation (CPRP) Professional

Responsibilities

• Develops and promotes recreation programs, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, and camping.
• Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community.
• Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff.
• Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning.
• Works with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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