Recreation Specialist

Salary: $57,829.00 - $72,286.00 Annually
Location : MISSOURI CITY, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01242024
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division: RECREATION
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
This is a full-time (First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers) position in the Parks and Recreation Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for managing and supervising City sponsored recreational activities, programs, events and facilities. Reports to a Recreation Manager.
Examples of Work

• Create and implement leisure programs in the areas of youth and family, athletics, fitness, tennis, senior services, volunteers, outdoor recreation, and/or adaptive recreation; conduct research on community needs and national trends then develop programs based on research outcomes; perform planning, scheduling, and administrative functions for new programs, events, and leisure activities.

• Assist with the coordination of special events by soliciting sponsors; recruit participants for target markets; create and distribute promotional information; register participants; order awards, supplies and equipment; recruit volunteers; decorate and prepare for events; coordinate efforts with other departments; monitor budgets; send thank you letters to sponsors.

• Prepare, maintain, review, process and/or disseminate reports, records, requisitions, invoices, notifications, and other documentation; compiles, tracks and reports information.

• Assist in managing and coordinating facility rentals; oversee city programs and events; generate revenue reports and process payments for instructors and officials.

• Provide administrative support for the department by answering phones and providing information regarding activities and facilities; complete reservation and registration forms; maintain petty cash; schedule facility availability, maintenance and usage; collect fees; and manage contracts and agreements.

• Provide supervision to staff and the facility; manage and supervise personnel for the Community Center or Recreation and Tennis Center operations, camps, leisure programs, activities and events; communicate information regarding facilities; create monthly schedules and assign work duties; conduct staff meetings; maintain timesheets; evaluate work performance of assigned personnel/contract personnel; maintain fitness equipment; and hire contract personnel.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Sport Management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years related professional experience required.
Professional experience developing, managing, delivering and evaluating after school program preferred.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
2015 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual
reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
1. BLUE EDGE - HEALTHSAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A)High Deductible Medical Health Plan
Ø Provider: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ø Single coverage deductible - $2000 annually
Ø Family coverage deductible - $4000 annually
Ø Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4000 annually
Ø Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8000 annually
Ø Employee pays dependent premium
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Ø Provider: OptumHealthBank
Ø Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
Ø Max Contribution for employee only $3,350 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
Ø City contributes to employee only $1,250
Ø Max Contribution for employee/family $6,650 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
Ø City contributes to employee/family $2,250
Ø Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
Ø Unused balance rolls over to new year
Account belongs to employee Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
2. PPO
Ø Provider: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ø Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
Inpatient Hospital Expenses = 80% of allowable amount;
Ø Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
Ø Lifetime Benefits: Unlimited
Ø Prescription Drug Co-pays: $20 Generic / $40 Preferred /$70 Non-Preferred;
Ø $30 Copayment.
TWO DENTAL PLANS
1. DHMO
Ø Provider: MetLife
Ø No deductible; No Annual Maximum
Ø Member co-pay depends on procedure
Ø Employee pays dependent coverage
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
2. PDP (Dental PPO)
Ø Provider: MetLife
Ø $1,500 per person annual maximum
Ø $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Ø Out of network benefits available
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
VISION
Ø Provider:United Healthcare
Ø No deductible
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LIFE INSURANCE
Ø Provider: The Hartford
Ø $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
Ø Long Term Disability
Ø Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $300,000 or 7 times annual salary;
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
Ø Provider: The Hartford
Ø 66 2/3 % of employee salary paid when approved
Ø Elimination period = 90 days
Ø City Pays premium
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Ø Provider: Flex Corp
Ø Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
Ø Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for current contribution limits and additional information...
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider: Aflac
Ø Accident
Ø Cancer
Ø Heart/Stroke
Ø Intensive Care
Ø Short-Term Disability
Ø Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)
Ø Statewide retirement system
Ø 7 % employee contribution - City Contributes 2 to 1
Visit https://www.tmrs.org/ for additional information
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGAM
Ø International City Management Association Retirement Corp. (ICMA-RC)
Ø ROTH - 457b (ICMA)
Ø American International Group (AIG)
Ø Nationwide
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for maximum contribution rates for this year or additional information...
OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS= 11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
0-5 years of service 10 days
6 years of service 11 days
7 years of service 12 days
8 years of service 13 days
9 years of service 14 days
10-15 years of service 15 days
16 years & over of service 16 days
SICK LEAVE
Ø 12 days per calendar year
Ø Unlimited accrual
Ø Eligible to receive up to 30 days upon service retirement
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional
training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $2000 per fiscal year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider: UTEAP
Ø Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
Ø 3 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
UNIFORMS
The City provides uniforms and may provide dry cleaning reimbursement to
some employees who it requires to wear a uniform; including Police Officer,
Firefighters, Public Works employees and Parks & Recreation employees.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Ø Free or reduced health screenings;
Ø Annual health fairs;
Ø Educational brown bag lunches;
Ø Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
FUN BENEFITS
Ø Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
Ø Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
Ø City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
Ø Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
Ø Years of Service & Recognition Awards;