Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers

@ City of Charleston
City of Charlestoncityofcharleston.com

Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers

James Island, SC
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Join Charleston's Recreation Division as a Recreation Specialist to coordinate activities at community centers, develop programs, and engage the community. Aims to promote diverse recreation services, working with staff and volunteers to ensure well-rounded, community-focused programs.

Requirements

  • Two years of related experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • CPR certification
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Experience in recreation programs
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Community engagement skills
  • Ability to adapt programs

Full job description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Hourly:

$22.37 - $22.37

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Recreation

Division:

Recreation Facility Operations

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will coordinate activities of paid and volunteer recreation service personnel in community centers, playgrounds, and other recreation facilities.

 Examples of Duties:

  • Develops and promotes recreation programs, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, and camping. 
  • Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community. 
  • Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff. 
  • Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning. 
  • Works with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 Basic Qualifications:

  • Two years of related experience and/or training 
  • High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Valid state issued driver's license
  • CPR certification 
  • First Aid certification  preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software 

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Park and Recreation (CPRP) Professional 

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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