Recreation Specialist - PT; IPRC

Position: Recreation Specialist - PT (IPRC)
The City of Sugar Land is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist (IPRC) with the Parks and Recreation Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Recreation Specialist - PT an hourly rate starting at $15.00 depending on your qualifications and experience.

Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values:
Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values:

Bold:
We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal:
We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable:
We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous:
We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered:
We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

Ask yourself:
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of teamwork? If so, please consider applying for the part-time Recreation Specialist position today!

As a Recreation Specialist, you will:

* Process registration for all programs, classes and events.

* Welcome customers and provide accurate information on programs, events and classes.

* Monitor participants attending programs, classes and events.

* Responsible for assuring adequate supplies are maintained.

* Answer incoming calls, direct calls as required, and research information as necessary.

* Monitor and maintain all equipment and programs within the Recreation Center.

* Assist with special programs and events throughout the year.

* Assist staff in compiling reports and other documents and paperwork.

* Follow emergency procedures.

* Assist other parks and recreation staff with all other duties as assigned.

* Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.

Formal

Education:

* High School Diploma or GED (required).

Relatable

Work Experience:

* One-year experience in providing customer service.

* General office experience, including working with a computer.

* Cash handling/cash drawer experience.

* Municipal experience is preferred.

Training (License and/or Certification):

* Valid Texas Driver's License.

* Ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Training within 6 months.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.