Winter Recreation Specialist - Site Staff

City of Akron•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is specialist work in the City’s winter recreation program. The employee monitors community centers and supervises recreation activities, including site monitoring, arts and crafts, e-sports, sports, special events, Tiny Tots, fitness center activities, and other programs. The position works under a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision. The Recreation and Parks Division season runs November 1 through May 1; the Downtown Operations Division season runs October 1 through April 1. The employee helps ensure programs are orderly and safe, provides information and positive communication to participants and visitors, responds to inquiries, prepares program materials, coordinates schedules and records, collects fees, and assists with volunteers and publicity. The role also supports recreation facilities and events, performs first aid and safety checks, may help prepare food and beverages, sets up event equipment, and carries out miscellaneous clerical duties. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
At least one year of experience in site monitoring or related work.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in an assigned community recreation program.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Candidates must meet the listed qualifications and requirements at the time of examination and appointment.

Responsibilities

Monitor community centers and supervise activities in recreation programs, including site monitoring, arts and crafts, e-sports, sports, special events, Tiny Tots, fitness center activities, and other recreation activities.
Ensure programs are conducted in an orderly fashion and maintain staff and participant safety and appropriate participant conduct.
Greet participants and visitors, distribute accurate information about activities and sites, and maintain open, positive communication.
Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs by telephone, correspondence, or at public meetings.
Provide recreation-program information to school officials, recreation officials, community service groups, other City departments, and the general public.
Prepare brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers.
Coordinate and schedule programs and maintain related records and statistics.
Collect fees associated with programs.
Assist with recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff.
Plan and participate in publicizing programs and encouraging participation.
Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities, and ensure recreation groups use facilities properly.
Work some evening and weekend hours, including tournaments, evening leagues, special events, and major recreation or City-sponsored events.
Apply first aid and conduct safety and maintenance checks at assigned locations.
May assist with food and beverage preparation.
Set up tables, booths, and equipment for events.
Perform miscellaneous clerical duties, such as answering phones and typing correspondence, and assist other City divisions as needed.
Perform related work as required.