Recreation Specialist

Job Title: Recreation Specialist - AthleticsDepartment: Parks & RecreationHours: 29 hours per weekSalary: $16-$17hourlyGENERAL PURPOSEEmployee will perform a variety of duties involving the upkeep, cleaning, supervision, and maintenance of Rogersville City Park and games, as assigned. This includes duties such as cleaningstocking bathrooms, picking up trash, emptying trash cans, weeding and maintenance of landscape areas, general cleanup of the park and facilities and general maintenance. Performs other related duties as assigned.This position will focus on park athletics.This position acts also as an as-needed employee for other departments at City Hall, due to the small nature of the workforce.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the close supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director and Park ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED:Seasonal Park staffESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms normal duties in areas in which assigned such as day to day park activities, athletics, maintenance, special events and programs.Assists staff during various program activities and special events offered by Parks and Recreation.Attends in-service training and additional staff training as necessary.Enforces facility policies, rules, and regulations as necessary.Assists in emergency protocol as required in training.Preparation of daily records as required by supervisor.Assists in sanitary operation of facility and restrooms.Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.Assist key staff in facility set-up for organized events as necessary.May also perform unskilled and semi-skilled work necessary to the operation of maintenance of parks, lawns, and grounds including manual labor, operation of motorized equipment, equipment maintenance, building, grounds maintenance, and construction.Performs other duties as assigned.Must have a flexible schedule (weekends, etc.).DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:A high school diploma or GED is required.A bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sport, and Park Administration, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or any other related field is preferred.CPRP is preferred.Knowledge in athletics is required.Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Friendly and helpful attitudeAttention to detail.Ability to work independently.Management experience preferred.Strong communication skills, customer service orientationAbility to move tables, chairs, furniture (for set up of events) and perform manual labor.Ability to work with people of all backgrounds.Must be able to lift 50 lbs.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.The employee must frequently lift andor move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift andor move more than 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee may work indoors, which may be temperature regulated. Employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions of hot and cold as well as dust andor pollen.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.The position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be determined by either party at will.The City of Rogersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).recblid us8sqxylhdpfbg5f2ru37fsiv42juw

Created: 2025-09-17