What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Aquatics position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to plan, schedule, coordinate, deliver, and promote recreation programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Assists with supervising and managing facilities and field operations.
- Maintains, develops, and implements programs and events.
- Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates aquatic, sport, golf, facility, and program staff, including lifeguards, aquatic managers, referees/umpires, concession attendants, and custodial staff.
- Communicates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Creates, organizes, and maintains records, reports, documents, and promotional materials.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees or equivalent), including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management or related field
- 1 to 3 years experience with implementing recreational activities, coordinating special events, or similar work.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
- Specific certifications may be required based on the assignment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Special events and recreation program planning and implementation.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- City and department policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Managing time effectively.
- Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Planning and implementing recreational activities and special events.
Ability to:
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and train and/or supervise the work of others.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
- Work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Sometimes
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, climb/balance, and move up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor to set up and participate in activities and events.
Hours/Days
Work a flex schedule due to programs/events on the evenings and weekends.
Starting Salary
Minimum to Midpoint: $22.47 to $27.63 per hour plus competitive benefit package; commensurate with training/experience
Pay Grade
107
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
02/04/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be a Certified Lifeguard. Lifeguard Instructor Certification is highly desired.
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an energetic, self-directed professional person to assume the duties of the Recreation Specialist with our Aquatics Program; multiple outdoor aquatic facilities, two indoor year-round facilities, learn-to-swim instructional program, concession operations, and city-wide special events offered by the department. This staff person will assist with the supervision of 125-150 temporary employees, as well as a member of the Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) management team. Lifeguard training, budget management, program development/marketing, and facility coordination are essential functions of this position. Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills that will result in positive relationships with intergovernmental and community organizations and the private sector. This staff person will work a flexible schedule due to programs/events or meetings in the evenings and weekends.
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an energetic, self-directed professional person to assume the duties of the Recreation Specialist with our Aquatics Program; multiple outdoor aquatic facilities, two indoor year-round facilities, learn-to-swim instructional program, concession operations, and city-wide special events offered by the department. This staff person will assist with the supervision of 125-150 temporary employees, as well as a member of the Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) management team. Lifeguard training, budget management, program development/marketing, and facility coordination are essential functions of this position. Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills that will result in positive relationships with intergovernmental and community organizations and the private sector. This staff person will work a flexible schedule due to programs/events or meetings in the evenings and weekends.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $22 - $28
