Recreation Program Specialist (Soccer Operations) (Vacancy)
Salary
$23.54 - $35.29 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3196-V2
Department
51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Division
Recreation and Parks
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
The selected candidate will work directly with the sports section personnel, specifically within Columbus Recreation and Parks prime soccer parks, Spindler Road, Cooper Park, and Kilbourne Run Sports Park. The Recreation Program Specialist will aid in providing daily management of field permits, field permit request process, tournament operations, and coordination of field maintenance tasks within assigned parks. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge of the sport of soccer and other field sports, tournament, and sports park operations is highly preferred.
The pay for this position is $26.00.
Under direction, is responsible for administering, promoting, and evaluating programs, projects, activities or events; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Coordinates, schedules or monitors the activities of events and/or recreation, art education, historic preservation or performing and cultural arts programs or projects;
Serves as a liaison to various groups regarding programs and special events;
Assists in securing funding for programs and special events; prepares grant applications; may assist in the preparation of budget proposals and program descriptions for grants;
Promotes projects or special events by preparing presentations or publications and presenting them to the media or various groups;
Develops evaluating systems for and monitors the progress of programs and events and submits periodic reports;
Develops concepts for new programs or special events and submits ideas for approval; researches and requests information to be used for developing and implementing new programs;
Attends various meetings to plan and coordinate programs or special events; plans agendas and conducts meetings; may serve on boards, committees and/or commissions;
Prepares reports and other correspondence and maintains records as required;
Supervises and trains volunteers and staff involved in programs or events;
May project and/or determine costs for the implementation of programs or special events; may prepare financial reports for the same;
May oversee facility and field operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelors degree. Substitution(s): Experience planning, coordinating, or promoting recreation, cultural or performing arts programs, or special events may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid drivers license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-3196-V2
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Melissa Michel-Thomas
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
1111 East Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43205
P: (614) 645-7539
E: MNMichel-Thomas@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301