Recreation Programmer - Youth Programs

Overview

City of Kalispell

JOB DESCRIPTION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Class

Title:

Recreation Programmer - Youth Programs

Department:
Parks & Recreation Department

Union: AFSCME (American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees)

Salary: $23.71 hour

Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employee & reduced rates for dependents. State retirement plan, 3-weeks’ vacation, paid sick leave, 10 State and Federal holidays. This position may be participating in a VEBA program.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Date:
January 15, 2026

Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent, organizes, coordinates, and supervises recreational programming, including an after-school program, youth summer camps (including Camp Woodland), youth specialty camps, and youth enrichment programs. This position also assists with youth and adult sports, new program development and special events. Work varies, requiring interpretive judgment, self-initiative, and decision making. Work often requires working nontraditional hours including some nights and weekends.

Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Superintendent.

Supervises seasonal recreation employees and volunteers with varied responsibilities and skills. Provides guidance, training, instruction, and technical assistance needed for recreational programming, camp center, sports programs, and youth camp personnel.

Note:
It is expected that every employee should be fully prepared on time, every day that they are scheduled to work. Due to the demands of programs on this position, scheduled hours and days worked will be varied. Some evening and weekend shifts will be required based on programming and special events needs.

Recreation/ Youth Sports/Adult Sports/Aquatics (15%):

• Plan and schedule special events, recreational activities and youth and adult sports.
• Supervises classes, workshops and activities for people engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs.
• Supervises seasonal recreation employees and volunteers. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines, as necessary.
• Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; following incident protocols and responds to emergency calls at any time including outside of regular scheduled hours.
• Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness and communication skills of complex information.
• Completes site visits to evaluate programs, counselors, and participants to determine public needs and how to increase efficiency and value.
• Assists or conducts preparation of budget estimates and activity reports.
• Develops social media posts for promoting programs and community awareness.
• Develops and utilizes database for tracking participation.

Youth Camps/After school/Aquatics/Special Events (75%):

• Schedule and assist in supervision of out of school camps, after school programs, summer youth and adult camps, and or pool schedules.
• Supervises seasonal employees and volunteers. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines, as necessary.
• Assist in developing curriculum, programs, outings, and special events to enhance participant experience.
• Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; following incident protocols and responds to emergency calls at any time.
• Completes site visits to evaluate facilities, staff, and participants to determine public needs and how to increase efficiency and value.
• Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness, diplomacy, and communication skills of complex information.
• Assists or conducts preparation of budget estimates and activity reports.
• Develops social media posts for promoting programs and community awareness.
• Develops and utilizes a database for tracking participation.

Peripheral duties (10%):

• Serves as a member of various employee and community committees, as assigned.
• Assists with procurement of services and supplies as needed along with administrative duties pertaining to programs.
• Works with the Recreation Superintendent to review, develop and implement program policies…