Job Title: Recreation Programmer - Youth Programs
Posted By: City of Kalispell
Opening Date: Dec 30, 2024
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: $23.02
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: December 24, 2024
A. GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent, organizes, coordinates, and supervises recreational programing, 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.
B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Superintendent.
C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises seasonal recreation employees and volunteers with varied responsibilities and skills. Provides guidance, training, instruction, and technical assistance needed for recreational programing, camp center, sports programs, and youth camp personnel.
D. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: It is expected that every employee should be on time, fully prepared, every day that they are scheduled to work. We expect employees to strive for perfect attendance. 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.
Recreation/ Youth Sports/Adult Sports (15%):
a. Plan and schedule special events, recreational activities and youth and adult sports.
b. Supervises classes, workshops and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs.
c. Supervises seasonal recreation/sports employees and volunteers. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines, as necessary.
d. Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; following incident protocols and responds to emergency calls at any time including outside of regular scheduled hours.
e. Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness and communication skills of complex information.
f. Completes site visits to evaluate programs, counselors, and participants to determine public needs and how to increase efficiency and value.
g. Assists or conducts preparation of budget estimates and activity reports.
h. Develops social media posts for promoting programs and community awareness.
i. Develops and utilizes database for tracking participation.
Youth Camps/Afterschool/Aquatics/Special Events (75%):
a. Schedule and assist in supervision of out of school camps, afterschool programs, summer youth and adult camps, and or pool schedules.
b. Supervises seasonal employees and volunteers. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines, as necessary.
c. Assist in developing curriculum, programs, outings, and special events to enhance participant experience.
d. Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; following incident protocols and responds to emergency calls at any time.
e. Completes site visits to evaluate facilities, staff, and participants to determine public needs and how to increase efficiency and value.
f. Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness, diplomacy, and communication skills of complex information.
g. Assists or conducts preparation of budget estimates and activity reports.
h. Develops social media posts for promoting programs and community awareness.
i. Develops and utilizes a database for tracking participation.
Peripheral duties (10%):
a. Serves as a member of various employee and community committees, as assigned.
b. Assists with procurement of services and supplies as needed along with administrative duties pertaining to programs.
c. Works with the Recreation Superintendent in implementing program policies related to programing, as well as reviewing and suggesting new policies for consideration of approval.
d. Other duties as assigned.
E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
a. Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent, and five years of progressively responsible recreation programming and leisure services, education, or childcare services or
b. A degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Elementary Education or closely related field and two years of progressively responsible recreation programming and leisure services
c. Or any combination of education and equivalent experience.
F. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
a. Knowledge in planning, organizing, and implementing programing for youth camps, after school programs, adult rec/sports programs, wellness programs, and aquatic programs
b. Skilled in computers and related software such as; Microsoft office and other computer programs necessary or as assigned. (Publisher, Photoshop, Access)
c. Skilled in team leadership and management.
d. Skilled in researching programs and program development.
e. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with supervisors, department heads, city employees, employee teams and members of the public.
f. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all city employees, and the public toward the common goal of providing high quality services.
g. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments/projects and priorities simultaneously to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities.
h. Ability to suggest and carry out procedures to assure highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance.
G. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Must possess a valid Montana Drivers license upon date of hire.
b. History of a satisfactory driving record.
c. First Aid/CPR certified.
H. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of motor vehicles, electronic instruments, phones, calculators, computers, related software programs, hand tools and various sports equipment used in fitness, sports programs, and swimming pools.
I. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
a. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently travels across rough, uneven surfaces to observe processes and associated equipment.
c. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
J. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
a. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, and foul odors.
c. To accomplish duties assigned to this position, variable work hours and days are required.
d. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
K. SELECTION GUIDELINES:
a. Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, background and reference check; other job-related tests may be required.
b. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
c. Kalispell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
d. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
*VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) is a tax-exempt health reimbursement account used by employees and their eligible dependent to pay for eligible medical expenses. The plan is funded by an employees' sick and/or vacation banked hours upon leaving City employment.
POSTED: December 26, 2024
CLOSES: Open until filled
NOTICE!
ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
A CITY APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH THE CITY OF KALISPELL, 201 1ST AVENUE EAST, KALISPELL, MONTANA; OR
THE KALISPELL JOB SERVICE, 427 1st AVENUE EAST, KALISPELL, MONTANA. PHONE (406)758-6200 OR
ONLINE AT THE CITY OF KALISPELLS WEBSITE AT: WWW.KALISPELL.COM
Revised: December 24, 2024
Contact Info
Name: Bre Hanson
Phone: 4067587774
Email: [email protected]