Recreation Specialist

Sugar Land, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $59,420.00 - $74,275.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

The City of Missouri City, proudly known as the "Show Me City," is a vibrant and growing community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. Through a wide range of exceptional programs, services, and facilities, Missouri City strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that meets the diverse needs of its community members. As a dynamic city focused on fostering health, wellness, and community engagement, Missouri City's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational opportunities designed to bring people together and promote an active lifestyle.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, parks management, physical education, or related field preferred
prior experience in recreation program planning and community engagement
strong organizational skills
excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
ability to manage staff and coordinate volunteers
proficiency with computer applications related to scheduling and budgeting
knowledge of safety and accessibility standards
commitment to customer service and community wellness

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks Management, Physical Education, or related field preferred
experience in planning and implementing recreational programs
knowledge of community engagement and wellness principles
strong organizational and multitasking skills
effective communication and interpersonal skills
supervisory experience managing staff and volunteers
ability to use computer software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
familiarity with safety and accessibility standards in recreational settings

Job Duties

Designs, plans, and delivers leisure programs in areas such as youth and family, volunteer initiatives, outdoor recreation, and adaptive recreation
researches community needs and national recreation trends to ensure programs meet the diverse interests of Missouri City residents
manages scheduling, budgeting, and administrative functions for assigned programs and events
secures sponsorships, recruit participants, and coordinate volunteers
prepares and distributes promotional materials that align with the City’s brand
collaborates with other City departments to ensure safe, successful, and well-attended events
monitors event budgets and provides follow-up to sponsors and stakeholders
coordinates and oversee facility rentals and City events to maximize public use and community benefit
prepares revenue reports, process payments, and manage instructor/official compensation
ensures facilities meet Missouri City’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and accessibility
serves as a professional representative of the City by responding to public inquiries regarding activities, facilities, and reservations in a courteous and timely manner
processes registrations, reservation forms, invoices, and other documents in accordance with City policies
supervises Community Center or Recreation and Tennis Center operations, including camps, leisure programs, and events
hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and contractors
conducts staff meetings, maintains timesheets, and ensures quality customer service consistent with the City’s mission
oversees maintenance of fitness equipment and other facility resources
performs other duties assigned

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