Recreation Specialist - Fitness Programs Services FT

Status of Employment:

Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $50,000 - $55,000 based on education, experience, and skills.

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Description:

Oversee the operation of fitness facilities. Plan, organize, and supervise fitness programs, services, activities, and special events. Supervise all part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees and volunteers within area of responsibility.

Essential Functions Description/Duties:

• Assist with planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of recreational/general interest programs and special events with an emphasis on fitness activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of fitness operational procedures.
• Assist in the assigning and scheduling of personal trainers with fitness center members to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the coordination of new member orientation appointments with service staff. Assist in the management of fitness member registration, renewals, leave of absence, and refunds.
• Manage service to patrons on fitness center floor.
• Provide direct leadership and supervision to all assigned recreation programs and services.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-range plans and strategies. Develop and implement annual goals and objectives.
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of program and services, making recommendations on additions or deletion of programs and services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of specific program details consistent with recreation marketing strategy.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for recreation programs, services, and facilities consisting of appropriate pricing and promotional efforts.
• Assist with fitness membership recruitment, registration, retention, and marketing.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal/part time staff and volunteers.
• Contract with independent contractors and vendors for programs and services as needed.
• Review and prepare costs for program centers of the annual budget.
• Secure alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising.
• Purchase, distribute, and maintain required inventory of all supplies and materials.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and records regarding programs and services.
• Transport supplies via park district vehicles.
• Assist with management of the Field House and scheduling facility program use as needed.
• Monitor safety and cleanliness of the fitness center including amenities such as the floor/deck, equipment, and locker rooms.
• Establish a cooperative planning and working relationship with community agencies and organizations.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed, and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

Marginal Functions:

• Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties.
• Participate and become involved in organizations and/or community meetings whose purpose will be of benefit to the park district operation.
• Serve on in-house committees.
• Attend seminars and training workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Age:

• 21 years and o