Recreation Specialist-Operations
Florissant (MO) Parks & Recreation

Job Title: Recreation Specialist 

Role Summary:

The Recreation Specialist is a year-round, evening manager position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of parks, facilities, and rentals. This role oversees park patrols, rental check in and outs, part-time staff scheduling and training, and serves as a primary point of contact for patrons during field and facility rentals on evenings and weekends. The Supervisor acts as a liaison between the public and the Recreation and Athletics divisions, providing on-site support, problem-solving, and consistent enforcement of policies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine patrols to monitor, secure, and maintain park facilities.
• Operates as working supervisor taking care of essential job duties for daily operations
• Ensure field equipment and amenities are properly set up for scheduled leagues, games, and rentals.
• Create staff schedules, coordinate meetings, and train part-time operations staff.
• Supervises 5-10 seasonal PT Park Rangers
• Assist with and oversee pavilion, room, and athletic field rentals, including on-site customer support.
• Enforce Park rules, policies, and City ordinances with professionalism and consistency.
• Support athletic league operations, including field oversight, communication, and game-day needs.
• Respond to, document, and follow up on incidents, accidents, and patron concerns.
• Serve as a liaison between patrons and Recreation/Athletics staff to ensure positive user experiences.
• Complete regular facility and park inspections, identifying safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
• Responsible for budget management and handling purchasing needed for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

This position primarily works evenings and weekends to provide coverage during peak usage times. Flexible weekday availability is required for coordination with administrative staff, mid-week rentals, and program support.

Standard Schedule:

Tuesday–Saturday | 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Salary-$47,424-69,638

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