Recreation Specialist

DEFINITION

Under direction, to plan, organize, and administer specialized recreation programs and activities on a City-wide basis; to provide direct program instruction; and to perform related work.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Plans, develops, and implements City-wide instruction and recreation programs in one or more of the following specialties: dance, music, drama, arts and crafts, athletics, physical fitness, swimming, sailing, handicapped, senior citizens, or similar recreation activities; publicizes programs and activities;
• Answers inquiries from the public;
• Maintains liaison with and provides staff support, advice, and assistance to recreation associations, groups, and clubs;
• Makes presentations to City and non-City organizations;
• Prepares program submittals and evaluations;
• Determines the type, content, and number of instructional classes to be offered in terms of City needs, interests, and budgetary limitations;
• Conducts skill tests of participants and determines their placement in classes;
• Establishes standards of instruction and acceptable levels of accomplishment by participants;
• Plans, organizes, supervises, and makes arrangements for special events, such as recitals, performances, shows, contests, and tournaments;
• Prepares budget estimates for programs, activities, and events;
• Provides direct program leadership as necessary;
• Assigns, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates, interns, volunteers, and contract personnel;
• Develops and participates in recruitment and volunteer efforts to increase participation opportunities and staffing for recreation programming;
• Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks related to programs such as preparing reports, supervising the collection and deposit of fees, monitoring trust funds, and maintaining records.

The list may not include all required duties, nor are all listed tasks necessarily performed by everyone in this class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please note: the minimum qualifications stated below are a guide for determining the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. These are re-evaluated each time the position is opened for recruitment.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).

EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience developing, planning, and implementing aquatic recreation programs.

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