RECREATION FACILITY SPECIALIST (Parks & Recreation) - Control No.: 2609-0069-1362-0001

INTERNAL UNION APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR UNION POSITIONS Apply for This Position Online DATE:9/28/26 STATUS:Regular, Full Time SALARY RANGE:$42,712.54 -$64,132.90 TITLE:RECREATION FACILITY SPECIALIST GRADE:106 LOCATION:Meri Lou Muray Rec Center, 2960 Washtenaw Ave. UNION AFFILIATION:AFSCME 2733 Unit B JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, assists in the operation of parks and recreation facilities. At times, this position is responsible for the opening and closing of the building. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing customer service, conflict resolution, and full-facility emergency response, including aquatics staff assistance. Provides support to seasonal desk staff in relation to customer service, policy enforcement and computer software use. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists in the daily operation of parks and recreation facilities.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the recreation facility.
• Responsible for daily receipts verification at building close and assists in accounting for said receipts.
• Assists in daily operation and ensures that facility is safe, rules and regulations are enforced, and staff are adequately performing their job duties.
• Responds to customer service situations in a professional manner.
• Assists in emergency response, CPR, First Aid
• Assists in emergency response, CPR, First Aid and lifeguard duties as necessary.
• Coordinates special programs, projects or events as determined by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Principles and practices of community recreation and leisure service programs and equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Setting priorities, multi-tasking, and problem resolution.
• Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Maintaining effective communication.
• Preparing clear, concise and effective written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operators license
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification is required or the ability to obtain with 30 days of hire.
• American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard highly desired
• Personal Training/Health and Wellness Certification by a governing body recognized by the NCAA is highly desired.

EDUCATION

• Possession of a high school diploma, or the equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• One-year of experience in a recreational field is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials, a computer monitor, and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone. Duties also require sufficient physical agility to set up recreation equipment and perform necessary inspections of said equipment to ensure it is ready for use by participants. Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds frequently. Sufficient physical agility to set up recreation and event/program equipment and perform necessary inspections of said equipment to ensure it is ready for use by the public and employees. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job, should be considered.

FILING DEADLINE: 10/13/26

CONTROL NUMBER: 2609-0069-1362-0001

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