Recreation Specialist

Join the City of Kyle, TX team as a Parks and Recreation Professional. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to assist with programming, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the programs, events, and activities of the Recreation Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, development, and implementation of programs and events for the Recreation Division.
• Assist with Parks and Recreation Department programs, activities, community, and destination events.
• Assist in rentals, registrations, and events.
• Assist with promotional material, scheduling, and registration.
• Communicate with customers, contractors, participants, community members, and with City of Kyle employees via email, on the phone, and in person.
• Ability to utilize web-based software for sports management, rentals/reservations, and information for programs and events.
• Develop promotional material to promote department programs and events by using various marketing techniques and media releases.
• Assist the Recreation Manager with preparing, updating, and providing needed information to the citizens of the community.
• Attending staff, committee, and council meetings and giving presentations as needed.
• Assist with developing, conducting, and supervising programs and events for all ages.
• Manages concession and store sales operations and secure inventory.
• Maintains essential records, prepares reports for inventory, participation, and membership.
• Assist with accepting, receiving, and collecting payments.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of administrative tasks for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Ensures City financial policies, procedures, and safety guidelines followed.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or two years of college in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in recreation programming or closely related experience; progressive leadership experience in Municipal Parks and Recreation preferred.
• Ability to obtain further professional certifications related to Recreation such as but not limited to First Aid and CPR/AED or CPRP.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums.
• Wellness Initiatives.
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7.
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
• Mission Square - optional 457-deferred compensation plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation.
• Sick Leave.
• Holidays.
• Longevity Pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement.