Recreation Specialist - Adult Programs

Overview

This position is responsible for supporting the planning, designing, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating recreation / leisure programming for adults with Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront.

Union Affiliation : AFSCME | Pay Grade 15 : $28.65 - $31.92 Hourly | Remote Tier 1 : Zero (0) days remote / month

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and design recreation / leisure programming
• Lead and direct recreational programming as needed
• Establish with supervisor program goals, objectives and outcomes for programs
• Ensure that all programs and activities comply with department safety rules and regulations
• Follow City policy for collections of fees and charges for recreation activities and events
• Market programs in accordance with department policies
• Evaluate participation, attendance, trends, effectiveness and efficiencies of program activities
• Budget expenditures / revenues for program / event development and monitor revenue and expenditures for assigned programs
• Develop, reinforce, and sustain positive working relations and partnerships with public, private, volunteer and commercial organizations
• Ensure conformance with collaborative policies, guidelines, and practices with partners
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate part-time, temporary, and seasonal staff and volunteers for programming
• Coordinate with supervisor, staff / volunteer training and orientations and lead as needed general leisure programming
• Prepare and submit reports and records as requested by supervisor
• Prepare, serve, and maintain records for meals for participants including lunches and special events, following all Health Dept. codes and regulations regarding preparing and serving food
• Cleaning and organizing of program spaces, including the kitchen
• Procure, inventory, and issue supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, ensuring all supplies are available to facilitate quality program offerings

Secondary Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions

Other

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The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. We actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

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