Recreation Specialist

Rate:  $22.80, hourly

Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans  

General Purpose of Position

The Recreation Specialist is a year-round, evening manager position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of parks, facilities, and rentals. This role oversees park patrols, rental check-ins and check-outs, part-time staff scheduling and training, and serves as a primary point of contact for patrons during field and facility rentals on evenings and weekends. The Supervisor acts as a liaison between the public and the Recreation and Athletics divisions, providing on-site support, problem-solving, and consistent enforcement of policies. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols to monitor, secure, and maintain park facilities.

• Ensure field equipment and amenities are properly set up for scheduled leagues, games, and rentals.

• Create staff schedules, coordinate meetings, and train part-time staff.

• Assist with and oversee pavilion, room, and athletic field rentals, including on-site customer support.

• Enforce Park rules, policies, and City ordinances with professionalism and consistency.

• Support athletic league operations, including field oversight, communication, and game-day needs.

• Respond to, document, and follow up on incidents, accidents, and patron concerns.

• Serve as a liaison between patrons and Recreation/Athletics staff to ensure positive user experiences.

• Complete regular facility and park inspections, identifying safety hazards and maintenance needs.

• Provide exceptional customer service and represent the department in a professional manner at all times.

• Responsible for budget management and handling purchasing needed for the position. 

• Assists with other various special events festivals and programs

• Performs other duties as directed

• This is a safety sensitive position

Work Schedule:

This position primarily works evenings and weekends to provide coverage during peak usage times. Flexible weekday availability is required for coordination with administrative staff, mid-week rentals, and program support.

Standard Schedule (subject to change as management requires):

Tuesday–Saturday | 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

· Operation of central telephone system

· Operations in field maintenance 

· Special event management/ security 

· Operation of mobile radio base system

· Modern office practices and procedures

· Basic accounting practices and procedures

· City systems and procedures

· Recreation computer systems, including, but not limited to: Micro Soft Office, “OpenGov” and “Civic Rec” 

· Policies and procedures for handling cash

· Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing

· Computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets

· Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication

· General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

· Basic computer knowledge and skills a must. 

· Basic math skills and finance knowledge. 

· Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

· Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

· Ability to handle stressful situations.

· Organizational skills

· Use various pieces of equipment, golf carts, utvs, trucks, field drags, basic tools 

· Maintain confidentiality

· Proofread reports accurately

Deal well with the public, even in stressful  

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent to specialized course work in office practices such as security, ballfield experience, and communications. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations is vital for this position.

Licenses and Certifications 

Required:  

• Valid driver's license

Must obtain:  

• CPR & AED
• CPRP 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran