Recreation Program Specialist (Youth & Outdoor Programs

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an employee in this class plans, organizes, implements, and supervises a variety of recreation programs and events. Work includes administration and oversight of: summer camps, various youth programs, annual events, environmental education, and the outdoor education center/ropes challenge course programs & facility employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in properly coordinating recreational programs. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with program participants and employees.

Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and policies and requires judgmental discretion in the application and interpretation of programs, standards, and procedures. Employee is subject to hazards in parks and recreation including working in both inside and outside environments and in extreme temperatures, and noise. Duties may also expose the employee to human body fluids and the work is covered by the osha requirements on blood borne pathogens.

Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated in terms of program effectiveness, program metric goals, and through observation and consultations.

• plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates a variety of programs, including but not limited to: summer camps, challenge course programs, teambuilding and leadership programs, outdoor programs (archery, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, etc.), environmental education, seasonal youth events, as well as other social and educational activities. Emphasis on protecting natural resources and environmental quality within the assigned programs & facilities.
• develops and prepares budget requests for the purpose of implementing/operating programs; calculates program costs and sets or recommends fee amounts for participants, monitors/manages associated revenues and expenses.
• communicates with program host sites (recreation center, schools, and trip destinations) in the planning and implementation of camps and programs.
• recruits, trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates employees and/or volunteers for programs and events; maintains appropriate documentation, including but not limited to employee records, training qualifications, & time sheets.
• manages inventory of equipment necessary for conducting programs; controls approved budgetary expenditures.
• promotion and marketing of outdoor recreation and youth programs, to include development and distribution of brochures, flyers, and/or other marketing materials, providing content for the website and/or social media publications, and/or assisting with promotion via approved avenues.
• prepares a wide variety of schedules; coordinates with facilities, maintenance, and others to ensure events run smoothly; works with various community groups as needed.
• attends conferences, workshops, seminars and training programs to enhance job performance and maintain current standards; establishes and maintains professional affiliations to keep abreast of new ideas and trends in program area.
• assists in the development of department and/or division operations, risk management, and policies and procedures.
• receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, compliments and other comments from public concerning programs and activities.
• schedules use of vehicles issued for programs; coordinates maintenance as needed.

• assists other department staff/divisions in various events, programs, and related activities.
• motor vehicle operator for iredell county. Transports program participants and/or equipment to/from sites for recreational activities.
• performs other related work as required.
• work schedule requires some nights and weekends.

• considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of the parks and recreation department and…