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Recreation Programs Specialist

3 months ago

Austin, United States City of Austin Full time

Position Information

**Posting Title**
- Recreation Programs Specialist (Montopolis Recreation Center/Parks and Recreation Department)**Job Requisition Number**
- COA091664**Position Number**
- 102686**Job Type**
- Full-Time**Division Name**
- Community Recreation**Minimum Qualifications**

**Education and/or Equivalent Experience**:

- Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a related field, plus one (1) year of experience related to the development and implementation of the assigned programs.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to a maximum of two (2) years.

**Licenses or Certifications**:

- Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.
- May require certification in CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, or other areas as specified for the assigned class.
- Texas Class “C” Driver or Commercial Driver license if required for the assignment.

**Notes to Applicants**

The City of Austin **Parks and Recreation Department (**PARD**)** provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click **HERE** for more information.
- The purpose of the **Recreation Programs Specialist **position is to provide a wide variety of recreational and educational programs for youth and teens, adults and/or 50+/seniors and working with diverse populations and communities, including public speaking and interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Other relevant duties include but are not limited to:
- Recruit, train and instruct temporary staff, and volunteers.
- Create, develop, implement and evaluate programs and special events.
- Provide assistance to PARD staff, employees, and the public.

**Application Instructions/Job Requirements**:

- **Skills Assessments**: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
- **Virtual Interviews**: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
- **Military/Veteran**: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
- **Driving Requirement**:This position requires a valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the **City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (**DRE**) requisite**.** To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
- **Physical Requirements**:Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

**Other Information**:

- **Travel**: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- **90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy**: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
- **Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace**: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

**Pay Range**
- $22.40 - $25.48 per hour.**Hours**

**Work/Location Schedule**:

- Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- May be required to work during City emergencies such as extreme weather events.

**Job Close Date**
- 05/10/2024**Type of Posting**
- External**Department**
- Parks and Recreation**Regular/Temporary**
- Regular**Grant Funded or Pooled Position**
- Not Applicable**Category**
- Professional**Location**
- Montopolis Recreation Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr**Preferred Qualifications**

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience in recreation programming for youth (5 - 12 yrs. of age), teens (12 - 18 yrs. of age), adults, and senior adults in a government/municipality recreation facility, educational institution, activity center and/or a similar setting.
- Experience in planning, developing, and implementing recreation youth sports and/or leagues.
- Experience in planning, developing, and implementing r