Recreation Specialist

Recreation Specialist

Salary

$20.58 - $25.73 Hourly

Location

Recreation Center - 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202500203

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

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The City of Cedar Park

What Makes the City of Cedar Park a great place to work:

Challenging - Fast-Paced - Sense of Community - Valued Employees - Engaging

Customer Service - Sincerity in Willingness to Help - Friendly - Hard-Working - Intensity

Team Work - Collaboration - Sense of Belonging - Positive Environment

Fun - Opportunities - Development - Training

You have a highly specialized skill set, technical tools and training that allow you to be the best at what you do. You take pride in helping others, no matter the situation. But you yearn for more. You need a new challenge. So bring your skills and expertise to the City of Cedar Park! The work isnt easy. Its often challenging. And at the end of the day, youll know you are a part of something bigger than yourself. Join us today!

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Recreation Specialist. Under the direction of the Recreation Facilities Manager, the Recreation Specialist staffs the front desk for the Recreations facility. Work includes handling phone inquiries, processing memberships, responding to complaints and resolving conflicts, overseeing the work of part time staff, making reservations, ensuring the weight room equipment is working properly, conducting the silver and fit billing and monthly reports, and setting up gymnasium activities/programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Staffs the front desk at the Recreation Center, handling a wide array of questions, issues and functions by responding to customer inquiries complaints and special request;
• Accept, receive, and/or collect payments for services;
• Prepares the gymnasium and sets up or assists in setting up classes and other special events;
• Responds professionally to questions, complaints and inquires by phone, email and in person;
• Ensures all rules, regulations, and safety policies are properly enforced;
• Trains part-time and seasonal staff and oversees the work of part-time and seasonal staff assigned to the front desk;
• Promotes and sells memberships and handles facility rentals;
• Performs light cleaning and straightening functions, including spot cleaning during the day to handle spills and other hazardous situations;
• Assists other full-time staff with various projects,
• Works weekends and holidays as needed; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

High School Diploma or equivalent, plus

One (1) year experience in a gym setting or at a recreational facility; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Texas Drivers License, with acceptable driving record.

CPR and First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of: personnel policies and procedures; techniques for working effectively with children and the general public; conflict resolution techniques used to identify and diffuse problems.

Skill/Ability to: operate multi-media equipment such as projectors and audio/video equipment; oversee and motivate part-time and season employees and volunteers; operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to computer, fax, and copier; experience in using computer programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and a specific payment and reservation systems; and demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have working in a Recreation Center

• At least one (1) year of experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience
• Four (4) to five (5) years of experience
• More than six (6) years of experience

03

This position will work primarily Sunday-Thursday and the 8-hour shifts may vary between the hours of 6am-10pm. Are you available to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

04

Please refer to the hours in question 3 and explain how thse hours fit into your daily schedule and why this might be a great fit for you.

05

What makes Cedar Park Parks and Recreation an attractive option for your career path? What things are you hoping to learn from this position and in what areas do you want to grow your skillset?

06

We pride ourselves on having fun in the workplace and working hard. How have you managed balancing these two things in your previous employments?

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Park

Department Parks and Recreation Address 1435 Main Street

Cedar Park, Texas, 78613

Phone 512.401.5500

Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=238