Recreation Specialist
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Job Location:
Florissant, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Rate: $22.80 hourly
Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension medical dental life insurance long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans
General Purpose of Position
The Recreation Specialist is a year-round evening manager position responsible for ensuring the safe efficient and customer-focused operation of parks facilities and rentals. This role oversees park patrols rental check-ins and check-outs part-time staff scheduling and training and serves as a primary point of contact for patrons during field and facility rentals on evenings and weekends. The Supervisor acts as a liaison between the public and the Recreation and Athletics divisions providing on-site support problem-solving and consistent enforcement of policies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct routine patrols to monitor secure and maintain park facilities.
Ensure field equipment and amenities are properly set up for scheduled leagues games and rentals.
Create staff schedules coordinate meetings and train part-time staff.
Assist with and oversee pavilion room and athletic field rentals including on-site customer support.
Enforce Park rules policies and City ordinances with professionalism and consistency.
Support athletic league operations including field oversight communication and game-day needs.
Respond to document and follow up on incidents accidents and patron concerns.
Serve as a liaison between patrons and Recreation/Athletics staff to ensure positive user experiences.
Complete regular facility and park inspections identifying safety hazards and maintenance needs.
Provide exceptional customer service and represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
Responsible for budget management and handling purchasing needed for the position.
Assists with other various special events festivals and programs
Performs other duties as directed
This is a safety sensitive position
Work Schedule:
This position primarily works evenings and weekends to provide coverage during peak usage times. Flexible weekday availability is required for coordination with administrative staff mid-week rentals and program support.
Standard Schedule (subject to change as management requires):
TuesdaySaturday 1:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Operation of central telephone system
Operations in field maintenance
Special event management/ security
Operation of mobile radio base system
Modern office practices and procedures
Basic accounting practices and procedures
City systems and procedures
Recreation computer systems including but not limited to: Micro Soft Office OpenGov and Civic Rec
Policies and procedures for handling cash
Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
Computer operations and applications including word processing and spreadsheets
Mathematical skills including addition subtraction division and multiplication
General functions and operations of municipal government
Skills and Abilities
Basic computer knowledge and skills a must.
Basic math skills and finance knowledge.
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Organizational skills
Use various pieces of equipment golf carts utvs trucks field drags basic tools
Maintain confidentiality
Proofread reports accurately
Deal well with the public even in stressful
Education and Experience
The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent to specialized course work in office practices such as security ballfield experience and communications. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.
Licenses and Certifications
Required:
- Valid drivers license
Must obtain:
- CPR & AED
- CPRP
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Physical Education
- Microsoft Publisher
- Van Driver
- Behavioral Therapy
- Commercial Driving
- Computer Literacy
- Website Maintenance
- Recreational Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Program Design
- PTSD Care
- Writing Skills
