Recreation Specialist (Temporary, Non Benefited)

This temporary Recreation Specialist assignment will begin March 1, 2025 and go through August 31, 2025. The ability to work 40 hours a week is preferred; however, part-time hours (20 hours or more a week) will be considered prior to the summer months.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreation programming.  
• Plan and schedule field trips and special events for summer day camp program. 
• Develop and oversee day camp programming, weekly activities and communication, staff meetings and Leader In Training program. 
• Draft information material for program participants. 
• Support recreation program implementation by monitoring enrollment, communicating with participants, and distributing paperwork to instructors. 
• Provide a high level of customer service while handling routine inquiries and requests such as assisting the public in selecting appropriate recreation activities and processing registration payments and customer refunds.  
• Prepare effective marketing materials (flyers, social media posts, press releases) and develop marketing and promotion strategies.  
• Participate in fairs to promote programs and or for recruitment for summer positions. 
• Receive and respond effectively to suggestions and complaints from contractors, staff, and customers.   
• Process service contracts, review invoices, and prepare payment requests.  
• Support execution of events, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are prepared. 
• Monitor activities to ensure contractors, staff, and participants follow policies and procedures.  
• Interact with participants and community members while monitoring activities.  
• Assist in the training and supervision of contractual and hourly staff and volunteers.  
• Conduct inventory of program supplies and accurately place orders.  
• Monitor facilities, fields, and equipment used for classes to identify any health and safety or operational issues; prepare maintenance requests.  
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  
• Maintain accurate and organized program files and records.  
• Follow City and Department guidelines and policies.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.  
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed. 
• Ability to work in various settings, including outdoor and indoor environments. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn registration software. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Experience in recreation programming, event planning, or other related field is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Works under the direction of a Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator.  
• Position requires occasional evening and weekend hours for events or seasonal activities.  

Salary : $25 - $35