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Part-Time Recreation Specialist

Gfoat, Lubbock, TX, United States


Summary Assists in scheduling, organizing, and implementing recreational programs at sports complexes or community centers.

Essential Functions

Supervise part-time recreation assistants

Complete day‑to‑day paperwork and cash reports

Facilitate or oversee recreational programming

Complete opening and closing procedures of facilities

Perform clerical duties as required

Perform related duties as directed

Community Recreation

Plan, schedule, supervise, and facilitate recreational activities and programs

Assist the public in registering for classes and reserving facilities by explaining policies and procedures, and completing necessary forms

Assist the supervisor in developing partnerships, soliciting donations, and recruiting new instructors

Assist with activities and special events for all ages, and supervise campers during seasonal camps and summer camp

Assist with activities, programs, and special events for adults ages 50+

Complete program evaluations and reports

Knowledge of recreation programming, cash handling experience, and classroom instruction preferred

Athletics and Aquatics

Plan, schedule, organize, and facilitate various classes, special events, leagues, and tournaments

Assist at outdoor recreation facilities like Safety City, Burgess‑Rushing Tennis Center, and adult recreation league locations

Complete program evaluations and reports

Assist with the operations of concessions and special events

Create promotional materials, league winner shirt designs, and other marketing materials as requested

Knowledge of league scheduling, officials scheduling, and cash handling experience

Qualifications Completion of a high school diploma or any combination of education and experience that provides the following:

Additional Qualifications

Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent customer service skills

This is a year‑round position. Must be able to work some weekends. Minimum 15 hours per week required

Texas Driver's License Required

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:

Office practices and procedures, cash handling and reporting, data entry, filing, answering phones, and assisting customers

Ability to

Develop, promote, and implement recreational programs, activities, and special events

Assist the public in completing reservations, registering for programs, and answering questions about upcoming events

Design and produce publicity brochures, flyers, calendars and other promotional or informative documents

Direct or teach various classes and other projects at the center

Accurately collect and account for revenues from donations, rent, class fees, and concession sales

Maintain, organize, and inventory recreational equipment and other supplies

Maintain records and prepare pertinent reports

Work independently in the absence of specific instructions

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Complete other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Push and pull objects in order to set up tables and displays

Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to retrieve objects from the safe

Place arms above, at or below shoulder height

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