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City of New Orleans

$40,391.00 Annually

New Orleans, LA

Probationary

11251/6148

Miscellaneous

03/07/2025

Continuous

Kind of Work

Employees in this classification are primarily responsible for administering, implementing and evaluating the operations of athletic recreation programs for all age groups at facilities assigned within the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. Work also includes responsibility for enhancing the quality of athletic programs, staff, and facility conditions in areas of responsibility. Employees in this classification are also expected to set high standards for the optimum usage of resources to best serve the public and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Either: A Bachelor's degree with a major in Recreation, Parks Administration, Leisure Activities, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts or a related field. OR Permanent or probationary status as a Recreation Leader II, Recreation Center Assistant II, or Recreation Site Facilitator II and two (2) years of experience in those classifications. OR A high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in the coordination and/or administration of community services or recreational programs. This position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance and promotional examination.

General Information

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY/Voice at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. Domicile requirements for employment are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. Background check, medical examination, and good moral character are required of all applicants. Veterans preference is available. High school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Accredited colleges and universities: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).

Employment Benefits

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance? We offer 14 paid holidays in 2025, 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment, and 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year. We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government. Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work. Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family? We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program. Need insurance for you and/or your family? We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners. We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees. Have student loan debt? The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Are you part of the FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) movement? Don't want to work forever? We have options to help. Pension, Pension, Pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit. You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $23,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings. Let's talk pay We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments. Love to learn? Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing. We take care of our employees during emergencies Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay. Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay. Want to make a difference? We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government! These benefits apply to employees of the City of New Orleans. Employees of Sewerage and Water Board enjoy many of these same benefits, but some benefits offered may vary. A listing of benefits available to Sewerage and Water Board employees can be found here.

Application Requirements

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Do you have either a High School Diploma or GED? If you have a High School Diploma or GED, please provide a. the date the Diploma or GED was awarded, and b. the name of the School or Entity that issued it, c. city and state where you received your diploma or GED Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application for this position. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation, Parks Administration, Leisure Activities, Health, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts or a related field? If you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, you must provide the following information: a. the name of the institute that issued the degree, b. your college major, and c. date of graduation (month and year). Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application for this position. If you do not have a Bachelor's Degree type N/A. High School and College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website ( Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time work experience do you have in the coordination and/or administration of community services or recreational programs? Describe all your full-time, paid work experience in the coordination and/or administration of community services or recreational programs. Your description must include where this experience was obtained, the dates the work was performed (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY), and a brief description of the work performed. Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position. If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None". Do you have permanent or probationary status as a Recreation Leader II, Recreation Center Assistant II, or Recreation Site Facilitator II? How many months and/or years of verifiable experience do you have with the City of New Orleans in the classification(s) of Recreation Leader II, Recreation Center Assistant II, or Recreation Site Facilitator II? Prior to appointment, the hiring agency must verify all credentials used to qualify for this classification. If you are selected for