Recreation Program Specialist

Salary : $26.97 - $31.61 Hourly

Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202500036

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Description

ABOUT US

Are you passionate about recreation and community development? Join the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Program Specialist and help us make Rapid City a better place to live, work, and play! The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our city's parks, trails, and recreational facilities. We offer year-round programs for all ages, ensuring our community has access to enriching and enjoyable recreational experiences.

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The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.

Position Details

ABOUT OUR JOB

As a Recreation Program Specialist, you will plan, direct, and manage public programming within the Parks and Recreation Department. This role is ideal for an energetic and organized professional who enjoys developing recreational opportunities for the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services; recommends and implements policies and procedures; researches and recommends new programs, activities, and special events for the Recreation Division facilities.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the Recreation Division budget : submits budget recommendations; monitors and prepares detailed revenue and expenditures reports for evaluation of programs; recommends fees to meet projections and costs; solicits funding from outside agencies and corporate sponsors for special programs and events; expenditures; solicit funding from outside agencies and corporate sponsors for special programs and events.
• Develops, plans, organizes, and schedules activities for assigned recreation facilities, including meetings, special programs, seminars, and related activities; collects fees and deposits for recreation facility rentals.
• Works with City departments and other issues agencies that are associated with the municipality for planning special events and other Recreation Division management.
• Works with City departments and other agencies associated with the municipality's special events and other Recreation Division management issues.
• Organizes, plans, and supervises competitive and recreational sports programs, instructional public seminars, workshops, and cultural programs for all ages and skill levels to meet the community needs; conducts registration of classes and programs; and collects fees.
• Develops, designs, and creates promotional and marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, and signs to promote recreational activities; works closely with the media such as radio, TV, and newsprint to promote the Recreation Division and related activities.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains various reports.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sports activities and tournament and league scheduling, office equipment, and office procedures.
• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates units.
• Supervises between 40 - 150 non-benefitted employees at any given time throughout the year
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Responsible for the contracts and rental payments of outside organizations using our recreational facilities
• Coordinate, schedule, and staff concessions and ordering stock.

Additional Information

ABOUT YOU

We appreciate your time and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum qualifications.

Qualifications :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department, apply today!

City of Rapid City Benefit Summary

Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.

Health Care Program

Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.

Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.

Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.

Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.

Retirement Plan

The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.

The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.

Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.

Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.

Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.

Life Insurance

The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.

Wellsteps

Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.

AFLAC

The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.

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Salary : $35,000