Recreation Specialist

Lead and energize community recreation programs by organizing activities, coaching participants, and creating fun, safe experiences for all ages. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Monitors one or more assigned recreation activities or sports at an assigned recreation area. Organizes, supervises, and stimulates interest among children and adults in various types of recreational events and activities: creates and implements programs throughout our County; creates program planners; acquires space; determines staffing needs; recruits volunteers; promotes and supervises programming and events. Performs customer service duties: receives and responds to questions, requests, complaints, and suggestions; provides information regarding recreation programs; registers participants for programs; sells memberships and parking passes; assists customers as needed. Participates in the collection of revenues and fees for facility rentals, parking pass/meters, tickets, admissions, programs, summer camp, swimming pool, etc.; receives and processes payments; makes change; and prepares daily cash reports and deposits receipts. Ensures the safety and security of the patrons: completes daily safety checklist; monitors and remains aware of activities; reports unauthorized persons and other security problems; checks on injuries and accidents; applies basic first aid; investigates and reports on serious accidents as required. Performs marketing and public relations duties: creates, prints, and distributes flyers, calendars, and informational materials for programs and events. Assists with data collection and reporting; tracks participant numbers for individual programs; collects and processes program surveys; prepares and submits reports; and processes and files documents as necessary. Sets up and tears down for activities and special events: gathers and sets up equipment and supplies; ensures equipment and supplies are available, in working condition and safe for use; and returns equipment and supplies to appropriate location. Considered essential personnel and supports emergency operations as assigned. Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of experience in customer service, physical education, recreation, summer camp programs, or volunteerism. Licenses and/or Certificates: Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures. Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications. Knowledge of rules, regulations, safety precautions, and first aid of various competitive athletic games. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of personal health and fitness. Knowledge of recreational activities suitable for children and adults. Knowledge of standard office computer equipment and software applications, as well as cash registers. Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing. Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier. Ability to score various sports. Ability to lead and instruct children and adults in the assigned recreational activities. Ability to maintain discipline and to solve disciplinary problems. Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to work late nights, early mornings, on weekends and holidays. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. Ability to maintain basic records and reports. Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Ability to author reports, business correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed both indoors and outdoors, potentially exposed to temperature changes dust, biting/stinging insects and outdoor weather conditions inclusive of heat, sun, rain, and wind. RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS There is little or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position. 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 herein described. 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. Charlotte County is an Affintive Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr