Recreation Specialist

The City of Billings is seeking a Recreation Specialist to develop, coordinate, schedule, and implement specialized recreation programs and facilities for youth/teens, adults, seniors and families in the areas of sports, fitness, wellness, camps, aquatics, outdoor adventure, education, special events, facility rentals and/or other specialized interest areas. Salary Range: $25.78–$28.45 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 3 of a 7-step pay scale. The salary will be dependent on the applicant's education, experience, and training. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the development, coordination, scheduling and implementation of recreation programs and special events for assigned areas. Research and recommend new programs and facility ideas, opportunities, concepts and designs. Develop proposed program and facility operation budgets and fee schedules. Responsible for program revenues tracking and the consistent monitoring program expenses. Compile and maintain program reports including verification of employee work hours and all direct costs associated with each program. Evaluate program success and recommend improvements or changes for the future. Advertise, interview, select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate seasonal employees. Develop and conduct staff orientation, on-going training, on-site observances of programs in progress, and updating of program manuals and job descriptions for all seasonal staff. Supervisory duties include training, scheduling, instructing, assigning, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, and recommending disciplinary action for seasonal employees. Implement necessary precautions to assure general safety for all program participants and staff. Coordinate a safety training program for recreation program and facility staff. Inspect recreation facilities, equipment, and vehicles to ensure safe and proper working conditions. Demonstrate and operate safe and proper use of equipment and/or vehicles used for recreation programs and facilities. Participate and assist with Recreation Division annual budget preparation. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for programs and facilities in the Recreation Division. Assist and participate in a variety of organizational studies, investigations, operational studies and special projects including manpower, material and equipment utilization studies. Recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of programs, facilities and operations. Participate or serve on a variety of community organizations boards. Attend and participate in professional association meetings both nationally and in the state of Montana. Stay abreast of new trends, innovations, and regulations in the field. Provide responsible staff assistance and coordination with the Parks and Cemetery Divisions. Work with the school district and other community organizations to ensure proper activity space and use of facilities. Assist in the preparation, start-up, winterization and operation of City aquatic facilities. Assist in the preparation, start-up, winterization and operation of Batting Cage facility. Perform promotional work to encourage citizen participation, attendance, and interest in recreational activities. Design and create flyers, brochures, signs, and other promotional materials. Produce and develop marketing strategies and materials for recreation programs and facilities. Assist in the management of the department's website (BillingsParks.org). Contribute to the department's social media site(s). Provide customer service assistance by answering the department's main reception telephone, assisting walk‑in customers, and registering participants. Utilize and fully implement the department's online program registration system (RecTrac). Required Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, physical education, leisure services, or a related field; AND Two (2) years of recreation program experience; OR Any equivalent combination of education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities which allow an individual to perform the duties of the position. A valid Montana driver's license or one must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. Preferred Qualifications or the Ability and Interest to Attain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) and/or a Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO). State of Montana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr