The City of O'Fallon is looking for an self-motivated, customer-service oriented team member for the position of Recreation Specialist - Health and Fitness. This position plays an important role in the planning of specific areas of recreational programming for the City of O'Fallon. Our Recreation Specialists earn competitive salaries from $46,654.40 to $69,992.00 (top out) Your first year you can expect to make a starting salary of $46,654.40. We also offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, vacation time, paid sick time, a deferred compensation plan, employee assistance, tuition assistance, optional identity theft insurance, and a discounted fitness membership.

We're looking for someone who has the desire to use their strong communication skills to manage fitness staff, specifically the hiring and supervision of seasonal staff. This person should have knowledge of the management of recreation facilities, including recreation program development and implementation. He or she should also have the flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be able to respond to after hour emergencies.

MAJOR DUTIES

General

• Plans, develops and supervises a variety of recreational activities and programs in their specific area.
• Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates and supervises part-time personnel.
• Greets visitors and answers telephone; provides information and assistance.
• Researches, gathers data, and prepares reports.
• Enters and maintains program participant data and files.
• Registers program or class participants.
• Supervises the operations of the recreation complex when assigned.
• Serves as liaison to community organizations, schools and external service providers.
• Orders and purchases supplies and equipment for specific programs.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints and concerns.
• Assists in the development and administration of assigned budgets.
• Develop bids for all program related items, assist in bid development for all capital equipment as needed.
• Develops and distributes manuals, rules, announcements, and flyers.
• Transports groups and individuals to and from events, as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Position Specific

Health and Fitness

• Manage the fitness area and equipment maintenance at the Renaud Center.
• Assist with development and promotion of Health and Wellness initiatives throughout the community.
• Assist with marketing of all recreation programs and recruitment/retention of memberships.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of recreation program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the management of recreation facilities and equipment
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures, including purchasing and budgeting procedures.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to three years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification in CPR.
• Certified Parks and Recreation professional preferred

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