Recreation Specialist

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Under general direction, co-ordinates and manages comprehensive athletic, aquatics, and recreation programs; administers business functions necessary for proper operation; helps to develop policies and programs; promotes activities and facilities.
Performs other related duties as required.
Illustrative Duties:
The list of these duties are intended to be representative of the tasks performed. Omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Manages special events and programs Administers business functions and ensure proper operation Develops programs and related policies Promotes and publicizes programs and events Responds to public inquiries, concerns, and complaints Serves on various committees to promote Paducah Parks and Recreation Trains seasonal staff and evaluates performance Recommends discipline if needed Inspects downtown beautification areas Submit annual budget recommendations to Special Events Coordinator. Work under Special Event Coordinator to organize, plan and implement plans, schedules and activities for special events and the Farmer’s Market. Organize materials needed for events including assisting with purchasing supplies and equipment, setting up, taking down and clean-up after the event. Assist with marketing and promotions for events including creation and distribution of programs, fliers, publications, public service announcements and news releases. Assist with maintaining social media sites under supervision of the Special Events Coordinator. Assist with the coordination of volunteers, vendors, sponsors, businesses, and community members. Must be organized and be able to keep necessary records and documentation. Must be able to lead and take initiative of programs and activities under the supervision of the Special Events Coordinator. Experience with data entry, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, preferred. Requires working some nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Events Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in special event planning, recreation, marketing or related field, and two (2) years experience in community or group recreational activities; or any combination of training and/or experience which evidences and advanced knowledge of special event/recreation administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of department policies and procedures, special event planning and safety practices and public relations. Ability to communicate with the public and prepare accurate and concise reports. Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions, establish and maintain a good working relationship with the general public and government agencies; skills in the use of recreational and special event planning and programming. Skill to write and prepare brochures and media news releases. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fifty percent of work is normally performed in a normal inside office environment with appropriate heating and cooling and is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards other than those normally associated with general public contact, dust or odors. Field conditions outdoors are varying weather conditions, with varying street level noises; working with general public; and visiting locations within the community whose environment may be different fro the City’s. Travel in all types of weather extremes to attend training and /or organizes meetings conferences, and workshops; must be mobile and able to visit complainants and businesses within the area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use having to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and drive and operate various vehicles and equipment.
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