Recreation Specialist

Parks & Recreation

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Recreation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years’ experience planning, developing, promoting and leading recreation programs. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of current trends in recreation philosophy and management

Duties Include:

The following is an illustrative and non-exhaustive list of duties:

• Create flyers, emails, and marketing material to promote the departmental programs
• Initiation, oversight and development of new and existing program areas as assigned
• Assist in the preparation and promotion of special events as assigned
• Supervise part-time, seasonal employees & contractors; visit programs as needed.
• Attend meetings and assist Endorsed Sport Leagues with scheduling and concerns
• Serve as reservation coordinator for facilities managed by Department
• Customer service and program sales, including in-person, by email and by phone especially in the absence of Office Assistant
• Assist in the maintenance of department web page

· Provide evidence of ongoing career and/or skills development

· Related duties as assigned

· Processing and tracking of vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions

· Daily bank deposit

· Responsible for billing and collection of delinquent accounts

Requirements:

• Overall working knowledge of current trends in recreation philosophy and management.
• Working knowledge & ability to plan, develop, promote and lead recreation programs.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Current computer skills, including word/data processing, desktop publishing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management or in a related field
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two years’ experience in recreation or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use the sense of smell.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.32 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week, Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with a half-hour unpaid lunch (40 hrs./wk.); however often requires evening and weekend hours as program/events dictate.

Work Location: In person, 127 Norwich Ave, Colchester

Union Position; non-exempt

Town of Colchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on color, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.32 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Colchester, CT 06415 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colchester, CT 06415: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person