Recreation Specialist for Dalworth Recreation Center

Salary: $17.82 – $25.47 Hourly

Location : Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-00200

Department: Parks, Arts & Recreation

Division: Dalworth Rec Center

Opening Date: 05/24/2023

Closing Date: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist in the operation of the City’s recreation centers. This is accomplished by developing and implementing specialized activities; performing a variety of office-related functions, registration fees, activity reports and related records and organizing and scheduling activities in assigned areas of responsibility. Other duties include creating event publicity through flyers and news releases; assisting in opening, closing and operating the center; implementing programs and interacting with other City employees and the general public.

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinates recreation center lessons and other classes by scheduling classes and instructors; advertising classes; supervising classes; and teaching classes.

  • Assists in supervision of the facility by maintaining a safe environment for the public; supervising part-time and seasonal instructors in programs, leagues, or classes and communicating with youth participants’ parents.

  • Performs office duties by maintaining report program worksheets daily; developing flyers, profit, and loss reports; scheduling work hours for part-time employees; assisting in overseeing programs and reservation scheduling; inputting data into the computer.

  • Assists the center supervisors in interacting with employees and the public, answering inquiries, addressing complaints and grievances, responding to emergency issues and assisting patrons.

  • Provides customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.

  • Promotes public relations by speaking to schools, groups, organizations, parents, members and participants about programs and the needs of the community.

  • Performs first aid, CPR or advanced lifesaving techniques as needed and maintains reports of incident and accidents that may occur.

  • Monitors and inspects the facility; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies for the recreation center.

  • All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Experience: 1 year of related experience.
  • Licenses: Valid Driver’s License required
  • Certifications Required: CPR and First Aid Certified.

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

  • Some high school, no diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College, no degree
  • Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
  • Technical or Trade School (Completed)
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

02

Do you have experience working in a recreation environment?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year less than 2 years
  • 2 years less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • Over 5 years

03

Do you possess a CPR/AED certification?

  • Yes
  • No
  • In the process

04

Do you possess a First Aid certification?

  • Yes
  • No
  • In the process

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