Senior Recreation Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrochester/jobs/newprint/4840968) Apply  Senior Recreation Specialist Salary $47,761.00 - $61,304.00 Annually Location Rochester, NY Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25DM972DRA07 Department Department of Recreation & Human Services Bureau Recreation & Youth Services Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits General Description This is a recreation position responsible for supervising various recreation, youth development and life skills programs. The Senior Recreation Specialist acts as assistant to the facility director, and will assume oversight of a facility in the director’s absence. Has ongoing responsibility for various assigned aspects of site management. The Senior Recreation Specialist exercises direct supervision over Recreation Specialists, part-time, seasonal, and/or volunteer staff and providers of contracted services. Related work is performed as required or directed. This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title. A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786 " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights. CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE. Typical Work Activities + Supervises Recreation staff and suppliers of contracted services; + Administers emergency first aid when necessary; + Ensure compliance with related City and departmental policies and procedures, such as those related to child abuse and cash handling; + Instructs and leads a wide variety of youth development, life skills, recreation, athletic, cultural and social activities, in accordance with the facility schedule; + Coordinates assigned areas of facility management, such as facility use permit program or custodial inspections, on an ongoing basis; + Acts as a role model to participants and staff; + Ensures that facilities are safe and well maintained and are in compliance with all city and bureau safety policies; + Ensures that participant code of conduct is understood and adhered to by all persons in the facility; + Acts as the facility director in the director’s absence; + Participates in recreation staff meetings, presents information, suggests program changes and additions; + Assists the facility director in planning seasonal and weekly programs and activities along with input from participants and community members; + Responds to a variety of inquires related to facility programs; + Maintains records, completes forms, follows procedures, compiles and summarizes available information and statistics and writes basic reports; + Maintains a variety of records, such as program attendance and facility maintenance; + Represents facility and director at various community meetings; + Collects activity fees, follows authorized procedures for cash handling; + May be assigned to manage a satellite operation; + Recruits youth and adult recreation participants through a variety of means including neighborhood outreach and collaborations with other agencies; + Attends training sessions to remain current in youth development methods and research, first aid, and other necessary skills. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D., PLUS Either I or II,: I. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation/Leisure Services, Physical Education, Human Services, Art, Drama, Dance, or Music; OR II. Associate’s degree in Recreation/Leisure Services, Physical Education, Human Services, Art, Drama, Dance, or Music; PLUS two (2) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) conducting or instructing recreation, educational, or leisure programs (such as sports, physical education, music, arts and crafts, dance, or dramatics); OR III. Four (4) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) as described in Section II above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possession of American Red Cross standard first aid and CPR certification or equivalent at the time of appointment and continuously throughout their incumbency. 2. New York State Class D Driver's License at the time of appointment. This licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this job. 3. Possession and maintenance of a Van Certification issued by the Department of Recreation & Human Services. For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment. Employer City of Rochester (NY) Address 30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614 Phone 585-428-7115 Website http://www.cityofrochester.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email