City of Kalamazoo · 1 week ago
PARK CENTER SPECIALIST P/T- ART CENTER
Columbia, SC
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Kalamazoo is seeking a Park Center Specialist to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs for various age groups at assigned Park Centers. This role involves planning events, ensuring participant compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with other departments to enhance the cultural arts program.
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Responsibilities
Assists in coordinating and implementing Park Center and/or recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults and senior citizens with varying interests, recreational needs, and abilities, including but not limited to after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club activities, leisure activities, sports activities, tournaments, etc
Ensures participant compliance with established rules and regulations, and standards of safety
Instructs groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate
Plans, schedules and presents cultural arts classes, workshops, performances and other events at parks and recreational sites throughout the City
Evaluates programs for effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes to improve programs, services and participation as appropriate
Assists in maintaining activity schedules and calendars
Monitors attendance and maintains related records; assists in evaluating programs for effectiveness, and recommends changes as appropriate to improve services and programs
Operates and maintains studio equipment
Collaborates with other City divisions, departments and outside organizations as appropriate to maximize the success of the cultural arts program
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment
Collects and accounts for program fee payments
Accepts and processes reservations for facility / court use
Inspects grounds and facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of City property
Performs basic building and grounds maintenance work as necessary
Prepares records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations
Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts
Assists in coordinating activities and functions with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies as appropriate
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility
Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc
Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of related work experience in recreation or Associate's degree in recreation administration, performing or visual arts or closely related field and one (1) years of relevant prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver's License
CPR and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages
Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine
Company
City of Kalamazoo
City of Kalamazoo is a government organization that provides public safety, utilities, permits, and parks programs.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Vicenzi
CFO/Director of Management Services
Laura Lam
Chief Operating Officer
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