Recreation Specialist

Under general direction, performs professional level recreation duties related to the usage of the Memorial Center and the coordination of contract classes, and does other work as required.

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to the Recreation Specialist. The duties included on this list are examples and are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Schedules and arranges for the use of the Community and/or Sports Center facilities by civic and commercial groups.
• Responds to inquiries regarding the use of the Community and/or Sports Center facilities.
• Schedules part‑time/hourly employees to work evenings and weekends at the Community and/or Sports Center.
• Schedules and coordinates children and adult cultural and recreational programs.
• Organizes and supervises youth and adult sports programs.
• Responds to public inquiries related to youth and adult sports programs.
• Organizes adult cultural and recreational trips.
• Develops departmental brochures and reports for the recreation programs and events.
• Works effectively with other city departments, the general public and community agencies.
• Assists other staff members as needed.
• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or closely related field; or
• An Associate of Arts Degree and one year of recreation experience; or
• A combination of education and experience necessary to perform the duties of the job

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration. The City’s employment application is located yofhawthorne.org . Please complete all the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application. City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human Resources Department at  with any questions regarding this recruitment.

Note:

Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders. All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to verification.