Recreation Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting the planning designing organizing staffing directing controlling and evaluating recreation/leisure programming for Burlington Parks Recreation & Waterfront youth programs. This position creates and facilitates both licensed and non-licensed programming for school age kids with an emphasis on filling childcare gaps during afterschool hours school vacations and breaks.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 15: $28.65 - $31.92 Hourly
Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and design recreation/leisure programming
• Lead and direct recreational programming as needed
• Establish with supervisor program goals objectives and outcomes for programs.
• Ensure that all programs and activities comply with department safety rules and regulations.
• Follow City policy for collections of fees and charges for recreation activities and events.
• Market programs in accordance with department policies.
• Evaluate participation attendance trends effectiveness and efficiencies of program activities.
• Budget expenditures/revenues for program/event development and monitor revenue and expenditures for assigned programs.

• Develop reinforce and sustain positive working relations and partnerships with public private volunteer and commercial organizations.
• Ensure conformance with collaborative policies guidelines and practices with partners.
• Recruit select supervise and evaluate part-time temporary and seasonal staff and volunteers for programming.
• Coordinate with supervisor staff/volunteer training and orientations and lead as needed general leisure programming.
• Prepare and submit reports and records as requested by supervisor.
• Procure inventory and issue supplies materials and equipment as needed ensuring all supplies are available to facilitate quality program offerings.

• Support in the design procedures and make recommendations to supervisor on effective and efficient use of department and community resources.
• Support Recreation staff in planning and implementing other special events and activities.
• Support in program transportation needs with department bus and/or van.
• Assist in the preparation with supervisor of fundraising sponsorship and grant applications. Attend individual and department meetings as required.
• May do programming outside of the area of focus.

• Performs other duties as required

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

• Bachelors Degree in Education Recreation/Leisure Education Management or closely related experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.

• Two (2) years experience in supervision/administration of Recreation/Leisure Management services in youth programs or as Education Professional.
• Ability to obtain and maintain professional certification as CPRP or CTRS from National Recreation and Parks Association within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of and experience in the principles and practices of recreation services.
• Well-developed organizational skills to oversee simultaneous programs at various forms of development implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to subordinates and supervisor partners and program participants.
• Ability to recruit guide develop motivate and sustain subordinate staff and volunteers.
• Ability to develop and adapt a schedule of services to meet the needs of a diverse population.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and practices; experience in same preferred.
• Ability to be a productive member within a strong team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Ability to work evening and weekends hours.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Red Cross CPR and First-Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Successful pass State of Vermont Childcare Criminal Check.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.
• Valid drivers license in good standing and the continued maintenance of drivers license. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid drivers license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid drivers license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the Citys vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
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