Recreation Program Specialist

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Application Deadline:

December 8, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefit Eligibility Group:

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Job Description Summary:

To support coordination of gymnastics programming and contribute to the Boulder Parks and Recreation Health and Wellness Team. Performing related duties as required, with a focus on Master Plan initiatives to lead the department in a growth of youth engagement, inclusion, and diversity to enhance our community's wellbeing.

Job Description:

RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - GYMNASTICS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Program and Recreation Coordinators to implement the gymnastics program, which includes the following:

• Lead and organize all circuit set-up, ensuring safety, progressions in curriculum.

•  Instructs all coaches through daily lesson plans, distributes class lists, maintains coach-to-athlete ratios, and supports the instructors to assure quality of gymnastics lessons.

• Evaluates athletes and makes recommendation for adaptations for lesson planning, progressions throughout the program, and individualized plans to support athletes and coaches.

•  Provide information to Gymnastics Coordinators to inform program's service delivery goals which may include research best practice methods, create program plans, evaluate existing programs to determine how best to meet community recreational needs.

•  Has the skillset to teach in all areas of the gymnastics program and demonstrates independent motivation to support and coach in all areas of the program.

•  Maintains a positive solution- orientated culture and relations with parents, participants, management team, and department staff.

Ensure all practical safety measures are observed, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Enforces organizational policies, rules, and safety regulations related to any person(s) using gymnastics equipment and the facility.

• Ensures safe and appropriate instruction for introductory through advance levels on all apparatus.

• Train and support coaching staff in safe teaching methods.

• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment during program hours.

• Will ensure all appropriate documentation is filled out and process is followed for.

• Meet all licensing and required certifications as needed.

•  Conduct regular inspections.

Perform administrative tasks, which includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Attends Leadership and Health & Wellness meetings Supports the organization of lesson plans and event schedules.

• Assists in the communication flow from management team to participants and parents, including email support as needed.

• Provides general feedback on coaches, program curriculum, and overall customer satisfaction.

• Utilize Departmental recreation programming software (Active Net) for facility booking, pass validation, and support with program registrations.

• Meet and communicate with standard staff to schedule program offerings based on space availability and changing needs.

• Support coordinators to organize and submit recreation guide and website information. This includes writing program descriptions and developing marketing content as needed.

Other:

• Perform related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.

• Promote a culture of teamwork and synergy through collaboration and communication.

• Maintain and promote professional ethics (i.e., honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, caring) in all conduct.

• Know and comply with all City and Department policies, participate in professional trainings and development, and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.

SUPERVISION 
Supervision Received: Recreation Supervisor
Supervision Exercised:  None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with the public.  

• Ability to give verbal instructions and to inspect the work of employees.

• Ability to ensure all practical safety measures are observed.

• Ability to utilize all required safety equipment.

• Ability to be action oriented and embraces challenges; can perform with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities.

• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

• Ability to be dedicated to meet internal and external expectations and requirements; gets information firsthand and uses information to make improvements in services.

• Ability to practices attentive and active listening; has patience to hear people out and restate the opinions of others.

• Knowledge and general experience with computers.

• Skills in effective verbal and written communication.  

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

• Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field, or any combination of equivalent education/experience.

• Prior of current membership in USAG Gymnastics and SafeSport.

• Two years of experience in recreation programming.

• Familiarity with positive youth development principles and strengths-based approaches to prevention and intervention.

• Knowledge and experience in community development concepts and practices.

• Knowledge and experience working with recreation software.

• Knowledge and well-rounded experience coordinating community recreational programs for youth and adults.

• Skills in bilingual in Spanish and English.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

No education or experience is required for this role.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical and mental effort:  Must be able to set up and take down gymnastics' equipment according to daily lesson plans.  Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.  Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials.  Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks.
Work Environment: Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses gymnastics equipment, standard office equipment, telephones, and Microsoft teams and/or Zoom resources.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: December 2024

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