NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Recreation Program Specialist - Personal Trainer
Bainbridge Island WA - Meadowmeer Cr
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.53/hr - $40.88/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on community services, and they are seeking a Recreation Program Specialist - Personal Trainer. This role involves leadership of recreational programs, supervision of volunteers, and the promotion of new programs, while also being responsible for training and coaching participants.
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Responsibilities
Perform planning, scheduling, and administration, in conjunction with supervisory personnel, for new programs, major events, and other activities; lead team and other meetings, and workshops; assist in multiple recreational program coordination
Organize and perform recreational program specialty instruction and leadership duties such as pre-school, beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced team coaching and meets, checking and regulating specialty equipment, and backing up other recreation specialists
Coordinate and provide recreational program plans, and, with boards, committees, or other senior staff, help formulate, implement, administer, and maintain a multi-focused community recreation program for all ages, interests, and genders
Lead, schedule, and monitor staff, volunteers, contract instructors, and other service providers. Train and orient new staff and back up Recreation Coordinators and others
Direct and monitor day-to-day recreation programs, classes, events, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Also be responsible for accident investigations, program safety, and ongoing quality assurance
Promote and publicize recreation programs and perform duties such as leading focus groups, video plans and productions, or preparing announcements and promotions
Develop new programs and services and serve as a liaison on behalf of the District to participants, interested persons, recreation resources, and others
Assist in the preparation of budget estimates and advise on status of budgets. Also responsible for equipment and supplies and for assisting on fund raising and grants
Serve as a resource to other staff and attend meetings, as needed
Attend various continuing education meetings, seminars, and workshops
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to one to three years in their recreation specialty area
Requires Associates degree in recreation, education, or related training, or equivalent experience and training supplemented with continuing education workshops
Requires current certifications necessary for department, such as USA Gymnastics safety certification for gymnastics positions
Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead, and troubleshoot daily operations, services, and safety of public recreation programs such as gym team, teen center, or other programs
Knowledge and physical ability to teach specialized recreational programs
Thorough knowledge of recreational services such as aquatics or gymnastics programs with knowledge of program management including program services and facility administration
Ability to effectively lead recreational services communications and publicity functions
Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups
Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, division and department heads, and the public. Ability to accept direction for professional/departmental improvement
Knowledge of and ability to implement trends and practices in recreation services, management, and community needs and interests
Ability to work with a growing District and participate in collaborative activities
Ability to interpret and analyze program, regulatory, and management information
Ability to effectively manage and, when designated, monitor and lead diverse work activities of professional and technical colleagues in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and District effectiveness
Ability to prepare and present clear and concise recreation service program plans and reports using applicable software
A Recreation Program Specialist must be in good physical condition must be physically able to assist participants and participate in activities
Must be able to perform physical requirements of programs at the most rigorous level
Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, keeping safety in mind at all times
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Hours will vary depending on the program schedule and may include early morning, weekend and evening shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Eligible to contribute to the deferred compensation program
Eight hours of vacation and eight hours of sick leave each month
Two personal days (prorated if hired after the first of the year)
Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Six hours of vacation and six hours of sick leave each month
12 hours of personal time (prorated if hired after the first of the year)
Ten paid holidays (at six hours per day) throughout the calendar year
Discount on most Park District classes
Free pool pass at the Aquatic Center
Basic fitness membership at the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) while employed for employees and dependents
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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