Recreation Programmer

City of Kalispell is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Programmer to join our team. As a Recreation Programmer, you will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and supervising recreational programming, including after-school programs, youth and adult sports, youth and adult camps, new program development, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule special events, recreational activities, and youth and adult sports
• Supervise classes, workshops, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs
• Supervise seasonal recreation/sports employees and volunteers, recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining as necessary
• Receive and act upon inquiries, complaints, following incident protocols, and respond to emergency calls at any time
• Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees, requiring considerable tactfulness and communication skills of complex information
• Assist in developing curriculum, programs, outings, and special events to enhance participant experience
• Supervise seasonal employees and volunteers, recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining as necessary
• Assist in developing social media posts for promoting programs and community awareness
• Develop and utilize a database for tracking participation

Requirements:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent, and five years of progressively responsible recreation programming and leisure services
• A degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, or closely related field, and two years of progressively responsible recreation programming and leisure services
• Any combination of education and equivalent experience

Working Conditions:

• Variable work hours and days required
• Occasional work in outside weather conditions
• Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, and foul odors