Missouri City, TX
The
City of Missouri City , known as the “Show Me City,” is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents through exceptional programs, services, and facilities. The Recreation Specialist is a full-time position within the
Parks and Recreation Department
responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing a variety of City-sponsored recreational programs, activities, events, and facilities. This position plays a vital role in
Youth & Family fostering community engagement, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring inclusive and accessible recreational opportunities for all.
The Recreation Specialist reports to the Recreation Manager. · Designs, plans, and delivers leisure programs in areas such as youth and family, volunteer initiatives, outdoor recreation, and adaptive recreation. · Researches community needs and national recreation trends to ensure programs meet the diverse interests of Missouri City residents. · Manages scheduling, budgeting, and administrative functions for assigned programs and events. · Secures sponsorships, recruit participants, and coordinate volunteers. · Prepares and distributes promotional materials that align with the City’s
brand. · Collaborates with other City departments to ensure safe, successful, and well-attended events. · Monitors event budgets and provide follow-up to sponsors and stakeholders. · Coordinates and oversee facility rentals and City events to maximize public use and community benefit. · Prepares revenue reports, process payments, and manage instructor/official compensation. · Ensures facilities meet Missouri City’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and accessibility. · Serves as a professional representative of the City by responding to public inquiries regarding activities, facilities, and reservations in a courteous and timely manner. · Process registrations, reservation forms, invoices, and other documents in accordance with City policies. · Supervises Community Center or Recreation and Tennis Center operations, including camps, leisure programs, and events. · Hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and contractors. · Conducts staff meetings, maintains timesheets, and ensures quality customer service consistent with the City’s mission. · Oversees maintenance of fitness equipment and other facility resources · Performs other duties assigned. · Bachelor’s degree in Parks or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. · Minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
City of Missouri City , known as the “Show Me City,” is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents through exceptional programs, services, and facilities. The Recreation Specialist is a full-time position within the
Parks and Recreation Department
responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing a variety of City-sponsored recreational programs, activities, events, and facilities. This position plays a vital role in
Youth & Family fostering community engagement, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring inclusive and accessible recreational opportunities for all.
The Recreation Specialist reports to the Recreation Manager. · Designs, plans, and delivers leisure programs in areas such as youth and family, volunteer initiatives, outdoor recreation, and adaptive recreation. · Researches community needs and national recreation trends to ensure programs meet the diverse interests of Missouri City residents. · Manages scheduling, budgeting, and administrative functions for assigned programs and events. · Secures sponsorships, recruit participants, and coordinate volunteers. · Prepares and distributes promotional materials that align with the City’s
brand. · Collaborates with other City departments to ensure safe, successful, and well-attended events. · Monitors event budgets and provide follow-up to sponsors and stakeholders. · Coordinates and oversee facility rentals and City events to maximize public use and community benefit. · Prepares revenue reports, process payments, and manage instructor/official compensation. · Ensures facilities meet Missouri City’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and accessibility. · Serves as a professional representative of the City by responding to public inquiries regarding activities, facilities, and reservations in a courteous and timely manner. · Process registrations, reservation forms, invoices, and other documents in accordance with City policies. · Supervises Community Center or Recreation and Tennis Center operations, including camps, leisure programs, and events. · Hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and contractors. · Conducts staff meetings, maintains timesheets, and ensures quality customer service consistent with the City’s mission. · Oversees maintenance of fitness equipment and other facility resources · Performs other duties assigned. · Bachelor’s degree in Parks or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. · Minimum of three (3) years of related professional experience. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr