Recreation Services Program Specialist

Richmond, an "Employer of Choice," offers a thriving job market with an equitable cost of living. Our city is located on the heart of the James River - providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and biking. The city is close to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Beach, offering even more opportunities for outdoor recreation. Richmond is known for its rich, cultural, and historical heritage. It is home to notable landmarks such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), the American Civil War Museum, and the Virginia State Capitol. Our unique corner of the commonwealth offers a special blend of diverse and equitable opportunities for residents and businesses. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy access to services, support, and recreation, which make the city a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer...Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified and energetic candidate to fill the position of Recreation Services Program Specialist in the Recreation Division. This position will report to the Recreation Services Manager.
The Recreation Services Program Specialist will work under the direction of the full time Recreation Services Supervisor, to assist with the day-to-day operation of after school program locations, out of school time programming, and community center facilities. These tasks may include but are not limited to daily supervision of site staff, hiring, disciplinary action, payroll, email correspondence with staff and families, file management, research, training/development, facilitating staff training, inventory of support materials, etc. The position will work directly in programs to provide support to participants with disabilities (physical, cognitive, social/emotional).
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• This position will provide professional recreation programming by planning implementing and supervising recreational programming and events.
• Work with community groups, neighborhood associations, and various commissions and foundations to enhance the offerings at the center.
• Recruit citizen volunteers; solicit vendors for reduced or free supplies; present programs to and act as liaisons for community and neighborhoods groups.
• Represent the City in community meetings; provide fiscal management of an assigned program; and prepare reports and documents.
• Coordinate on-site staff training for community center staff.
• Oversee sports and other inter-agency programs.
• Coordinate scheduling for staff.
• Assisting in building and field rentals
• Other duties as assigned?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, childcare, parks and recreation or another directly related field.
• Two years of recreational program experience ?
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies and how to implement?
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills?
• Professional, flexible, mature attitude
• Proficiency in computer skills (database software, spreadsheet software, word processing, etc.)?
• A valid VA driver's license is required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Have some knowledge of parks and recreation policies and practices, youth-related risk factors and early identification criteria. Understand the use and care of facility equipment. General knowledge of business principles, basic mathematics, experience with software such as RecTrac, Microsoft Office Suite, and RAPIDS, City population and their needs. Have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Be able to coordinate and prepare accurate documents, demonstrate professional customer service to internal and external customers, manage a diverse staff and encourage a team environment, manage projects, develop thorough and accurate reports, resolve conflicts and maintain relationships. Operate equipment such as, City vehicles, cell phones, computers, copiers, scanners, printers, rulers, picture ID makers, projectors, and scissors. Ability to create program schedules for a wide- ranging audience, monitor expenditures and allocate funds, adapt or modify programs and activities based on participant needs, organize, manage time effectively, multi-task, make sound hiring determinations, work independently with limited supervision, develop community relationships and communicate with a variety of individuals from a range of backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years of experience as a lead staff or program supervisor/director with children's programs
• Ability to work in a team setting and have a friendly but firm demeanor.

Employment Type: Full-Time