Recreation Specialist - Nature Program Specialist

About the role

The purpose of this class within the organization is to implement nature-based educational and recreational programs, classes, activities, and events to connect the community to our natural environment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and delivers nature-based programs and activities.
  • Conducts educational programming to include community outreach, leading field trips, workshops, presentations, and classes, primarily at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center.
  • Leads outdoor nature-based recreation activities (e.g., kayaking).
  • Plan, organize, schedule, and evaluate programs and activities.
  • Aid in planning and operating nature-based summer camp at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center.
  • Research new nature programs and outdoor recreation activities.
• Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional volunteer agencies to coordinate events, training, and opportunities.
• Create and maintain working relationships with local businesses, vendors and other organizations throughout the year.
• Ensures safety of participants during events by inspecting site before/during and maintaining active CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.
• Ensures that staff and contract instructors and participants know and follow safety and educational procedures during programs, classes and general facility use.
• Oversee programs progression to determine success.
• Maintain facilities, parks and all equipment periodically to ensure all parts are accounted for and in working order; manage inventory of natural resources through spreadsheets and Pearland's GIS collection software.
• Create marketing pieces to promote and advertise programs and events.
• Recruit, hire and evaluate contract instructors and determine class schedules and fees.
• Aid in educational animal care and maintenance.

Requirements

• Requires an associate's degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in recreation or closely related field.
• Requires one year recreation management or closely related experience.

Qualifications

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

• First Aid and CPR
• American With Disabilities Act Compliance

Skills

The City of Pearland, TX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City of Pearland, TX to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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