Recreation Program Specialist

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Description
Hiring Range $53,453 - $58,000
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified and energetic candidate to fill the position of Recreation Program Specialist - Cultural Arts in the Recreation Division. This position will report to the Cultural Arts Manager.

The Recreation Program Specialist will work under the direction of the full time Recreation Program Supervisor, to assist with the day-to-day operation of Community Center programming, and facility operations. These tasks may include but are not limited to daily supervision of site staff, hiring, email correspondence with staff and families, file management, research, training/development, facilitating staff training, inventory of support materials, etc.

Duties include but are not limited to

• This position will provide professional Cultural Arts programming by planning implementing and supervising recreational programming and events.
• Work with community groups, neighborhood associations, and various commissions and foundations to enhance the offerings at the center.
• Recruit citizen volunteers; solicit vendors for reduced or free supplies; present programs to and act as liaisons for community and neighborhoods groups
• Represent the City in community meetings; provide fiscal management of an assigned program; and prepare reports and documents.
• Coordinate on-site staff training for community center staff.
• Oversee Arts and other inter-agency programs
• Coordinate scheduling for staff
• Assisting in building and field rentals
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to parks and recreation, fitness, physical education, business or another directly related field
• Two years of recreational programs experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Ppreferred Qualifications And Experience

• 5-10 years of experience as a lead staff or program supervisor
• Experience working directly with community groups.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
• Evidence of successful community events or programs

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, And/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some assignments may require a in-depth background check.
• Some assignments may require First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Some assignments may require a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)

• Basic office equipment such as computers, printers, and fax machines
• Principles and practices of parks, recreation, and leisure programming
• Understanding of youth-related risk factors and early identification as well as general city demographics and population needs
• Understanding and basic care of facility equipment
• General knowledge of business principles, basic mathematics, and basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and RecTrac (or other recreation management software)

Skills (some Combination Of The Following)

• Building relationships with coworkers, staff, community members, participants, customers, and volunteers
• Supervising staff and volunteers
• Manage projects
• Planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating recreational activities and special events
• Managing a diverse staff, managing projects, and adequate conflict resolution skills
• Multi-tasking
• Working in a fast-paced environment and effectively managing time; Utilizing resources efficiently
• Analytical skills
• Working both independently and as a team

Abilities (some Combination Of The Following)

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare accurate documents
• Demonstrate good customer service skills both internally and externally with individuals from various demographics, backgrounds, and ages
• Building relationships with coworkers, staff, community members, participants, customers, and volunteers

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly work with one's fingers, talk, see, hear, use repetitive motions, stand, and reach; frequently walk, lift, grasp, balance; and occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and feel. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process,
please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica..GOV .

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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