Summer Recreation Specialist - Special Events & Concert Staff

CURRENT VACANCIES ARE SEASONAL AND PART-TIME (UP TO 28HRS/WEEK) 

ASSISTING WITH CONCERTS, HOLIDAY FESTIVALS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS 

AT AKRON'S DOWNTOWN LOCK 3 PARK.

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.

Official title:  Summer Recreation Specialist - Special Events

This is specialist work in the City's summer recreation Special Events programs.
 

An employee in this class develops, supervises, and instructs a summer recreation program in a particular recreational specialty area.  The season for employees in this class in the Recreation and Parks division begins April 1 and ends December 1 each year.  The season for employees in this class in the Downtown Operations Division begins March 1 and ends November 1 each year.

Works under the supervision of a Recreation Supervisor or independently under general supervision.

Characteristic Work

Develops, supervises and instructs classes, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs, including but not limited to: Arts and Crafts, Sports, Special Events, Theater Arts, Tiny Tots, Golf, Senior, Dance, Aerobics and other recreation activities. Ensures programs are conducted in an orderly fashion; maintains staff and participant safety.  Ensures appropriate conduct from participants.  Greets participants and visitors and distributes accurate information regarding all activities and sites.  Maintains open and positive communication with participants and visitors.   Responds to public inquiries about recreation programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.  Provides information regarding recreation programs to school officials, other recreation officials, community service groups, other city departments and the general public.  Prepares a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, and flyers.  Coordinates, schedules and maintains related records and statistics for programs.  Collects fees associated with programs.  Assists in recruiting, organizing, and coordinating volunteer staff.  Plans and participates in publicizing programs and in stimulating participation.  Assists in coordinating, scheduling, and supervising City and Community Learning Center recreation facilities; ensures proper use of facilities by recreation groups.  Required to work some evening and weekend hours, tournaments, evening leagues, special events, skill or other major recreation or City sponsored events.  Applies first aid.  Conducts safety and maintenance checks of assigned location.  May assist with food and beverage preparation.  Sets up tables, booths and equipment for events.  Performs a variety of miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering phones, typing correspondence, running errands, and assisting other City divisions as needed.  Adheres to all City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Learns and follows City and Departmental practices and safety procedures.  Performs related work as required.

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.  Must occasionally perform difficult physical labor such as climbing, bending, kneeling and performing repetitive movements.  Must lift supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of formal participation or instructional experience in planning, organizing or working special events and programs.   

Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct varied activities involved in assigned community recreation program.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public.  Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.  Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  List of essential functions available upon request.