Recreation Program Specialist

About the role

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional recreation programming and services by planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating recreational programming and events.
• Potential oversight of intra-agency programs such as athletics, senior programming, teen programming, general community recreation, etc.
• Enforcing safety rules, standards, and procedures.
• Work with community groups, neighborhood associations, various commissions and foundations, and other partners to enhance offerings at community centers and in neighborhoods.
• Recruit citizen volunteers; solicit vendors for reduced or free supplies; market programs to and act as liaisons for community and neighborhood groups.
• Represent the department in community meetings.
• Provide fiscal management of assigned programs and prepare reports and various other documents.
• General office and administrative duties.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and scheduling of temporary staff and volunteers.
• Assist with buildings and facility rentals as assigned.
• Coordinate programming and community and special events.
• Serve as a liaison between community centers and community partners.
• Supervise, hire, and discipline staff.
• Handle email correspondence with staff, customers, and community members.
• Perform file management, research, training/development, and facilitate staff training.
• Maintain inventory of support materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience as program or facility supervisor.
• Preferred: Experience working directly with community groups and partners.
• Preferred: Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
• Preferred: Evidence of successful community events or programs.
• Some assignments may require an 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic office equipment such as computers, printers, and fax machines.
• Knowledge of 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.
• General knowledge of business principles, basic mathematics, and basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and RecTrac (or other recreation management software).
• 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.
• Supervising staff and volunteers.
• Manage projects.
• Planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating recreational activities and special events.
• Adequate conflict resolution skills.
• Utilizing resources efficiently.
• Analytical skills.
• Working both independently and as a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional, flexible, and mature attitude.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate documents.
• Multi-tasking.
• Working in a fast-paced environment and effectively managing time.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $54,789 - $58,000.