Recreation Specialist - Parks and Recreation Department

_As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility._ Check out our [Recruiting Video](http://youtu.be/LMDOlrk4cTo) for more information! DEFINITION: Under direction, the Recreation Specialist coordinates and presents specialized recreation programs and activities at an assigned recreation facility. Job Description: * Plans, implements, and evaluates specialized recreation programs and activities at assigned recreation facility. * Assists in developing goals and objectives for specialized recreation programs. * Promotes and publicizes programs for assigned recreation facility. * Supervises, coaches and instructs indoor and outdoor team and athletic events. * Conducts activity and sports administration and registration functions. * Interacts with community groups and members of the public to keep program elements responsive to community need; builds community support and loyalty for specialized recreation programs. * Enforces rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety. * Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explains facility rules, and encouraging participation. * Provide for entertainment and set up and break down related decorations and equipment for recreation programs. * Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints. * Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities. * Direct special activities or events as needed. * Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results. * Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants. * Serve as liaison between recreation administrators and activity instructors. * Complete and maintain time and attendance forms. * Develop, design or create new ideas, relationships, and programs for assigned recreation facility. * Participate in the maintenance and cleaning of facilities and grounds, including trash pickup, or changing light bulbs. * Respond in a timely manner to citizen inquiries, requests and complaints regarding facilities, equipment and programming. ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to maintain a professional demeanor. * Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work site. * Ability to plan, organize, motivate, lead, and promote a variety of recreational activities year round for different age groups with diverse interests and varying skill levels. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with employees, volunteers, supervisors, and general public. * Ability to handle requests, inquiries, and complaints in a cooperative and constructive manner. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Ability to work outdoors and under a variety of weather conditions. * Ability to work irregular hours. * Ability to frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities. * Ability to occasionally push, pull, climb, kneel, and crouch to prepare facilities and grounds for recreational activities. * Ability to use chemical needed for cleaning recreational facility. Qualifications: Associate degree in Leisure Services, Recreation Administration or related field and one year of related recreation work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above. Salary Range: $17.77-$22.25/hr. _The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce._ **If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email [email protected].** Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS