Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The City of Arlington is a dynamic municipal government that is dedicated to serving its community through various public services and programs designed to improve the quality of life for all residents. Known for its robust commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the City of Arlington fosters a work environment that is progressive and supportive, emphasizing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The city operates numerous public facilities, including parks, recreation centers, and schools, which serve as hubs for community engagement, leisure, education, and wellness programs. With... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Marketing, or related field
- two years related experience in recreation program management
- criminal background check
- motor vehicle review (MVR)
- drug and alcohol tests
- physical and human performance evaluation (HPE)
- ability to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds
- ability to operate a motorized vehicle
- ability to work in an outdoor environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Marketing, or related field
- two years related experience in recreation program management
- knowledge of principles, rules, and materials of recreation activities
- knowledge of techniques of supervision to plan, assign, coordinate, direct and monitor recreational personnel and programs
- knowledge of marketing and promotional strategies
- knowledge of ADA and its effects on recreation programs
- skill in developing recreational curriculums for instructional procedures
- skill in managing multiple tasks
- ability to select and train new recreation instructors
- ability to plan schedules and monitor and evaluate a quality customer-oriented staff and their activities
- ability to prepare financial records, activity reports and annual budgets
- ability to communicate effectively with city employees and the public by oral and written means
- ability to plan, organize and evaluate recreational-instructional programs as well as instruct recreational classes
- ability to develop alternative solutions to problems and make appropriate decisions
- ability to understand concepts and perform calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
- physical ability to perform a variety of skills including seeing, calculating, carrying, and entering data on PC
- ability to operate office equipment including computer, calculator, telephone and copier
- ability to operate a motorized vehicle
- ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds
- ability to work in an outdoor environment
- ability to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Job Duties
- Plan, direct, and coordinate all recreation classes, camps, and special events for all ages on a city-wide basis for assigned recreation centers, parks, schools, and other facilities
- instruct recreational classes in necessary situations
- oversee complete customer functions regarding programs to include surveys, focus groups and parent meetings
- ability to analyze all aspects and make recommendations for improvements to programs
- ability to promote recreational activities on a city-wide basis
- hire, train, supervise and evaluate all instructors, camp staff and special event staff that provides recreation services
- develop awareness packages for outside agencies and other groups to increase
- produce written marketing materials as they relate to programs, assist Marketing division with production of marketing material including print and electronic advertisement
- develop an expense/revenue budget(s) based on business plans developed for program areas, track and monitor all expenditures monthly, monitor retention rates and evaluation scores and complete budget analysis reports on a quarterly basis
- complete regular reports such as payroll, purchasing, monthly productivity reports and others as requested by management
- serve on process improvement teams, customer enhancement projects and assist with unit wide training programs of staff in the areas of customer service and safety
- operate an integrated computer system, provide, and analyze database information
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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