Recreation Specialist - PPT - 25 Hours Weekly

Concord Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic person to fill a new permanent part time Recreation Specialist position. This new position is responsible for the planning, organizing, and running our programs at our City Wide Community Center.

Due to programming and event supervision, hours may change on a weekly basis and may include evening and some weekend hours. Normal work week will be 25 hours a week, year-round. Work hours will typically be Monday - Friday 9 am to 3pm, however as programs and participation varies so will the hours. Some evenings and weekends.

Pay range to start: $23.90 to $27.77 depending on qualifications and experience. Top of wage scale is $32.16.

This position includes paid vacation, sick and holiday as well as short term disability, long term disability, and paid family medical leave. City employees also enjoy a member guest rate for golf at Beaver Meadow, a family pool pass and a Concord Public Library card.

A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Act as the "Manager on Duty" at the city-wide community center, ensuring smooth operations during shifts.

Provide exceptional customer service to patrons, answering questions, entering class registration and addressing questions.

Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all guests.

Collaborate with other staff members to create a positive experience for visitors.

Help with administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling and record-keeping.

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director.

Qualifications:

Strong customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required.

Previous experience in recreation, customer service, or related fields is a plus but not mandatory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Licenses and Certifications:

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Working with a diverse client base, knowledge of various computer software programs, and providing exceptional customer service.

Skill in:

Use of computers and working with people.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Communicate with patrons using facility and give directions to location of programs and events

Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

Use of Computer and telephones are required

Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately loud and indoors.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.