Recreation Specialist-Athletics

Join the City of O'Fallon as a Full-Time Recreation Specialist-Athletics, where your passion for sports and community engagement can flourish! This role allows you to actively shape and enhance athletic programs, making a real difference in the lives of residents. Collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere of O'Fallon, MO.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $47,590.40 to $51,000, ensuring your contributions are recognized and valued. The City of O'Fallon values its employees and their wellbeing. Our benefits package includes comprehensive insurance and wellness programs such as Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance; an optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); optional Pet Insurance; reward wellness incentives; onsite workout facilities; discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and Identity-Theft Protection. To promote work-life balance, paid leave benefits include 3 weeks of vacation for new hires, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, sick leave, and extended illness for oneself or to care for family members. Some facilities even feature designated, fully furnished Zen and lactation rooms. The City of O'Fallon participates in the Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan and offer a 457 (b) Retirement Plans. Committed to continued employee growth, and the City also offers tuition reimbursement.. Seize this exciting opportunity to innovate within a traditional framework and help foster a thriving sports culture in your local area!

YOUR DAY AS A RECREATION SPECIALIST-ATHLETICS

As a Full-Time Recreation Specialist-Athletics for the City of O'Fallon, you will play a vital role in shaping the community's recreational landscape. You will plan, develop, and supervise a diverse range of recreational activities while overseeing part-time staff through hiring, training, and scheduling. Your responsibilities will include greeting visitors, providing information, and ensuring an efficient operation of the recreation complex. You will research data, prepare reports, and manage program participant information. Collaborating with various city departments and community organizations, you'll coordinate youth and adult sports programs, address customer concerns, and develop manuals and promotional materials.

Additionally, you'll assist in budgeting and procurement processes for equipment and supplies, guaranteeing that all programs run smoothly. If you're passionate about enhancing recreational experiences and fostering a vibrant community, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact!

ARE YOU THE RECREATION SPECIALIST-ATHLETICS WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

To thrive as a Full-Time Recreation Specialist-Athletics for the City of O'Fallon, a variety of essential skills and knowledge are required. A strong understanding of recreation program development and implementation is crucial for creating engaging activities. Supervisory principles and practices will guide your management of part-time personnel, ensuring a cohesive team. Familiarity with recreation facility management, city policies, and budgeting procedures will aid in smooth operations. Proficiency in office equipment, including computers and copiers, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills, will enhance your effectiveness in communicating with the community and staff alike.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Knowledge of recreation program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the management of recreation facilities and equipment
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures including purchasing and budgeting procedures.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer calculator and copier
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to three years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification in CPR.
• Certified Parks and Recreation professional preferred.
• Youth and Adult Sports experience

YOUR NEXT STEP

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team.

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Online employment applications can be accessed on the City Website:

www.ofallonmo.gov