Winter Recreation Specialist - E-Sports

City of Akron•Akron, OH

About The Position

This is specialist work in the City's winter recreation E-Sports program. The employee develops, supervises, and instructs a winter recreation E-Sports program. The season in the Recreation and Parks division runs from November 1 through May 1 each year; in the Downtown Operations Division, it runs from October 1 through April 1 each year. The position works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision. The employee develops, supervises, and instructs recreation classes and activities; supports safe, orderly programs; communicates with participants and the public; coordinates program schedules, records, facilities, and fees; and helps publicize activities and coordinate volunteers. Work may include evening and weekend hours, tournaments, leagues, special events, and other major recreation or City-sponsored events.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
At least one year of formal participation or instructional experience in E-Sports, Computer Sciences, 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.

Responsibilities

Develop, supervise, and instruct classes and activities in E-Sports and other recreation programs.
Ensure programs are orderly and maintain staff and participant safety and appropriate participant conduct.
Greet participants and visitors, distribute accurate activity and site information, and maintain open, positive communication.
Respond to public inquiries about recreation programs by telephone, correspondence, or at public meetings.
Provide 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 program fees.
Assist in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff.
Plan and participate in publicizing programs and encouraging participation.
Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities, ensuring proper facility use by recreation groups.
Work some evening and weekend hours, including tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill events, and other major recreation or City-sponsored events.
Apply first aid.
Conduct safety and maintenance checks of the assigned location.
May assist with food and beverage preparation.
Set up tables, booths, and equipment for events.
Perform miscellaneous clerical duties, including answering phones and typing correspondence, and assist other City divisions as needed.
Perform related work as required.