Recreation Specialist Community Programs and Events
Des Peres (MO) Parks & Recreation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising recreational programs and special events for The City of Des Peres. The perfect candidate enjoys bringing our community together through exciting special events. Responsible for youth programming, summer camps, senior programs and community educational classes, special events, summer concert series and Fall Fest. Duties include developing, implementing and evaluating programs, creating new events and programs, supervising/coaching/evaluating part-time staff, registering participants and collecting fees. Assists Recreation Supervisors in other departmental functions as needed. Provides extraordinary customer service, empowers the team, brings the community together, creates experiences worth repeating and strives for constant improvement.

Minimum Salary             $56,031

Maximum Salary            $78,443

Reports To                      Recreation Superintendent

Positions Supervised   Community Program Staff/Dance Staff/Gen Rec Camp Staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Coordination:

Plans and implements recreational programs, activities, and special events. Designs new recreational programs and revises existing activities as needed.

Staff Supervision and Training:

Plans, assigns, supervises, and coordinates part time staff and assists with hiring and recruiting.

Program Coordination:

Conducts program evaluations to determine effectiveness and relevance of current programs

Budget:

Responsible for developing and monitoring the department budget. 

Program Marketing:

Assist with updates to the City website, ensuring timely and accurate information related to Parks & Recreation programs and events. Support the creation and execution of marketing programs to promote department activities and services.

Inventory:

Maintain inventory supplies including uniforms, safety equipment and public equipment.

Supervisor on Duty:

Participates in the regular rotation as Supervisor on Duty of The Lodge one day per week (Thursday evenings), approximately one weekend every six weeks and rotating holidays. The individual in this role is expected to contribute to the team's efforts by completing other related tasks as needed.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

Knowledge and comprehension of community recreation and park programs including accepted standards, principles, concepts and related legislative mandates.

Principles and practices of personnel supervision.

Ability to collect, analyze, and use social data to inform decision making.

Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and Desktop Publishing programs.

Communicate effectively in interpreting policies and procedures, and in resolving conflicts or personnel problems.

Demonstrate professional public relations skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of diverse people. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers,

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree (Related Field)

1 year of previous relevant work experience is required               

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified in First Aid and CPR, or passage of certification within three months of hiring.  CPRP preferred.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

Microsoft Office, Civic Rec: Parks and Recreation Software, Incode Payroll Software, SharePoint Intranet

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typically, the work is conducted in an office environment as well as outdoors.  Occasionally, work is performed in adverse weather conditions.

May occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.

Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.

Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.

Work requires the ability to climb and balance.

Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.

Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.