Recreation Specialist

Position Summary: This position aims to increase employee wellness, recreational knowledge, and participation to improve overall health and wellness, including stimulating physical and emotional growth and enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through the benefits of teamwork, positive socialization, good sportsmanship, and healthy relationships. May include working with youth to enhance overall wellness.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Engage staff in a variety of activities to enhance employee wellness, retention, and a positive work environment.
• Supervise daily recreational activities and participate with staff & youth whenever possible.
• Will assist in any maintenance needs of the building.
• Assist in maintaining surrounding areas associated with this department: softball, soccer fields, sand volleyball and playground area, along with barn/horse areas also possible.
• Supervise outdoor activities/trips such as camping, hiking, biking, and canoeing.
• Assist in maintaining outdoor equipment and bikes.
• Supervise and coach intramural activities and team sports.
• Supervise on and off campus groups that utilize the Recreation Center.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of outdoor programming, special events and rental opportunities.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals, and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization, both individually and as a team member.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
• Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years old or older
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Bachelors Degree in Recreation or Physical Education or related field
• Minimum 5 (five) years experience in recreation, including outdoor activities, traditional sports and water activities.
• Must obtain lifeguard certification within first 3 months and maintain certification.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Perform tasks requiring physical strengths and/or stamina to include.
  • Hiking, camping, hiking, biking, and canoeing and other outdoor activities.
  • Lifeguard duties to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR.
  • Perform light maintenance and occasional cleaning of recreation facilities.
• Perform light maintenance and occasional cleaning of recreation facilities.
• Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
• Demonstrate the following values.
  • Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.
  • Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
  • Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
  • Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.
• Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.