What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Specialist position at City of Boulder, CO?
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Application Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range
19.45 - 27.22
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
15
Benefit Eligibility Group:
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Job Description Summary:
(Aquatics)Under general supervision of the Water Safety Program Lead, this position to assists in coordinating the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics programs, and to performs related duties as required, with a focus on Master Plan initiatives to lead the department in a growth of youth engagement and community health and wellness
Job Description:
RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - AQUATICS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the coordination of the City’s recreational programs, which may include programs, leagues, contracted programs, instructional recreation programs, youth outreach, special events, community access to facilities and any other services as needed.
- Assist with scheduling adult and/or youth programs for recreation services or event offerings.
- Provide information to Program Coordinator to inform program’s service delivery goals which may include research best practice methods, create program plans, evaluate existing programs to determine how best to meet community recreational needs.
- Assists in finding shift coverage for seasonal instructor staff, which can include teaching programs in the place of absent instructors.
- Ensure all practical safety measures are observed, and city policies and procedures are followed, which includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Enforce safety standards.
- Meet all required licensing and certifications as needed.
- Take proper care of equipment and conduct regular inspections.
- Monitor programs and events during setup and tear down to ensure compliance with City of Boulder policies.
- Make situational decisions based on sound judgment during scheduled shifts.
- Serves as the onsite liaison for programs and special events.
- Complete after-action program reports based on your monitoring and experience.
Perform administrative tasks, which includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Acts as lead worker and may facilitate the work of other part-time and seasonal employees.
- Compile and monitor records and statistics for programs, events, or community access.
- Utilize Departmental recreation programming software for facility booking, program maintenance, and program registration.
- Meet and communicate with standard staff to schedule program and event offerings based on space availability and changing needs.
- Support Program Coordinator to organize and submit recreation guide and website information. This includes writing program descriptions and developing marketing content as needed.
Other:
- Perform related duties as required to meet the needs of the City of Boulder.
- Promote a culture of teamwork and synergy through collaboration and communication.
- Maintain and promote professional ethics (i.e., honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, caring) in all conduct.
- Know and comply with all City and Department policies, participate in professional training and development, and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to be action oriented and embraces challenges; has the ability to perform with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities.
- Ability to be dedicated to meet internal and external expectations and requirements; gets information first-hand and uses information to make improvements in services.
- Ability to communicate effectively and lead groups. Work with a diverse group of visitors and program participants.
- Ability to ensure all practical safety measures are observed.
- Ability to give verbal instructions and to inspect the work of employees supervised.
- Ability to practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out and restate the opinions of others.
- Ability to utilize all required safety equipment.
- Ability to work tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
- Ability to remain composed in emergency situations and make sound judgment decisions during emergency and non-emergency situations. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers in stressful situations.
- Knowledge and experience at general level of computers. experience.
- Skills in effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification
- (2) Two years of experience in water safety instruction
- (2) Two years of experience in recreation programming or in coordinating community events.
- Knowledge and familiarity with positive youth development principles and strengths-based approaches to prevention and intervention.
- Knowledge and experience in community development concepts and practices.
- Knowledge and experience working with recreation software.
- Knowledge and well-rounded experience coordinating community recreational programs for youth and adults.
- Skills in bi-lingual in Spanish and English.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or other certification of equal or greater status.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Water Safety Program Lead
Supervision Exercised: None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical and mental effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment. Ability to stand, walk, and kneel in the performance of duties. Ability to lift 35lbs (over 50lbs on an occasional basis) and carry tools, equipment and supplies. Sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment.
Work environment: Works in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted by weather and at times, unpredictable conditions.
Machines and equipment used: Uses aquatics equipment, standard office equipment including personal computers, calculators, and copy/fax machines on a daily basis.
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Last updated: December 2024
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