Recreation Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This position oversees daily operations for assigned center.  Work involves offering activities for children, teens, adults, and seniors; creating opportunities for revenue and growth; adding diversity to programming for special groups; organizing and scheduling classes, program, special events, and trips; directing the work of others; conducting safety inspections; opening/closing of buildings; completing security rounds; assuring rooms are properly set up for classes/events; recruiting volunteers and instructors; and assisting patrons with rentals  This position also administers related finance, personnel, programming, budgeting, and funding activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises daily operations and facility maintenance of assigned center.
• Maintains a master program schedule for center that is published, posted via website and electronic calendar, and distributed annually with quarterly updates on an as needed basis.
• Oversees and promotes adult programming and day to day business operations at assigned facility.
• Oversees, organizes, promotes, and schedules classes, special events, athletics, and wellness programs at assigned site.
• Supervises after school and summer programs for children.
• Assists with dances, athletic programs, trips, and arts and crafts; assists with camps and major events.
• Driving to and from different locations within the Agency.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates trips for adults.
• Assists with the organization and planning of the Midlands Area Senior Games.
• Monitors assigned part-time and full-time staff performance.
• Oversees the training of personnel, volunteers, and other interested personnel for assigned center.
• Enforces Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) rules and regulations.
• Conducts facility safety inspections and immediately reports potentially hazardous conditions.
• Prepares and submits maintenance requests.
• Communicates with staff, supervisor, and community.
• Conducts arthritis exercise class.
• Builds rapport with patrons and instructors to foster relationships for referrals.
• Researches opportunities for growth and improvement; implements new classes to increase growth and participation.
• Answers phones, respond to e-mails, and attends required meetings.
• Processes program registrations.
• Gives tours of facility.
• Creates budget; monitors expenses; collects and deposits funds received through center programs and activities. 
• Handles contracts/leasing agreements and cancellations for rentals.
• Maintains database concerning programs and participants.
• Creates, types, and edits reports; processes invoices.
• Communicates with various individuals and groups in order to provide and/or receive information and assistance.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree in recreation, human services, business administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in order to support business management and/or customer service functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, practices,  programming, operations, and maintenance of the RCRC adult activity center
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and ability to instruct on the usage of equipment.
• Knowledge of Mocrosft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and Google applications.
• Skill in working with groups and communities.
• Skill in utilizing word processing and database software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Google Applications
• Skill in communicting, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in providing customer services.
• Ability to speak to large groups and supervise employees.
• Ability to direct the work of employees, volunteers, and instructors.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to be a self-starter,
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate certification.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License to drive an RCRC vehicle, and produce an acceptable 10 year driving record.
• Hold the following certifications as needed for job assignment location (or obtain within required time frames of hire date): First Aid; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Driver training; and Arthritis Exercise Program (AEP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; work may also require balancing, manual dexterity, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, and visual acuity for equipment and inspections..

WORK ENVIRONMENT       

Work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.  Requires working a flexible schedule and extended hours including weekends. 

Richland County Recreation Commission has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.