RECREATION SPECIALIST (REC@Nite Special Events)

General Statement of Duties: The Recreation Specialist View email address on click.appcast.io position in the Cincinnati Recreation Commission's main office supports the planning, execution, and breakdown of REC @ Nite teen‑focused events and programs. This role is responsible for helping create a safe, structured, engaging, and positive environment for teens during evenings and late‑night programming. It includes providing outstanding customer service, ensuring event setups, execution, and breakdown run smoothly, and assisting with event coordination before, during, and after events. Key Responsibilities Assist with setup and breakdown of View email address on click.appcast.io teen events, including tables, chairs, equipment, signage, and activity stations Support on‑site operations such as teen check‑in, supervision, crowd flow, and activity facilitation Actively monitor teen participants to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and program engagement Provide clear guidance and positive reinforcement to teen participants Help enforce program rules, safety procedures, and the View email address on click.appcast.io code of conduct De‑escalate minor conflicts and promptly report concerns to supervisors Maintain clean, organized, and safe program areas throughout events Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partners supporting teen programming Perform additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge: General knowledge of standard office methods of administration, data entry, customer service; Basic business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure; Basic math; Basic accounting principles; Basic computer functions; Microsoft Office software; Photo Shop, Sketchup, CAD; MAC; Marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, online analytics, Google Adwords, etc.). Skills: Accurate typing from clear copy; ability to type final copies of reports, letters, tables, numerical data, and other materials from longhand or rough draft copy; accurate filing using alphabetical, numerical, and chronological systems; proofreading for errors; making corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors when typing; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; following oral and written instructions; planning, organizing, and prioritizing work to adhere to deadlines; making sound judgments based on logical analysis. Preferred Skills (Not Required): Experience working with teens or youth‑focused programs; background in recreation, education, mentoring, or events; CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain. Ability To: Write legibly; speak effectively on the phone and in person; use English accurately; use marketing computer software and online applications; use computer to send and receive electronic messages; use computer and office related software packages such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; use Photo Shop, Sketchup, and CAD; use basic office equipment; availability to work evenings, weekends, and late‑night hours; strong communication, supervision, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with teens from diverse backgrounds; ability to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and program policies. Required Education and Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid Driver's License for positions requiring driving. Graduate of or enrolled in a college‑level program in architecture, engineering, or planning. Excellent knowledge of MAC, MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, online analytics, Google Adwords, etc.). Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgender status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cincinnati