Community Recreation Specialist

Community Recreation Specialist

Salary

$41,745.60 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

Duties and Responsiblities

• Displays excellent customer service skills, establishes, and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, public officials instructors, and all members of the public
• Interprets departmental rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
• Uses computer applications to input and retrieve data and generate queries
• Compiles data and prepares special and periodic reports
• Assists with other various departmental and City-sponsored programs and events
• Develops and implements Community Recreation type classes and programs
• Manages and maintains classes while in session
• Reviews and proofreads the program booklet for distributions
• Assists in the preparation and proofreading of the monthly newsletter
• Reserves and coordinators facilities for programs and classes and helps with all program planning
• Prepares and submits invoices and reports for instructor payments
• Assists in recruitment and engagement of vendors and instructors
• Manages the scheduling of vendors and instructors to ensure proper coverage of all classes and programs
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates Degree in parks and recreation, health and physical education, or a related field is required and some related community recreation programming experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of valid and appropriate drivers license. Applicants must have a CPR/AED/First Aid certification or obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.

Job Posting Statement

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associates Degree in parks and recreation, health and physical education, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you CPR/AED/First Aid certified or agree to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-1815

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov