Recreation Specialist (Part-Time)

City of Irving

Irving, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.10–$32.56 Per Hour
SKILLS
Best Practices, Child and Youth Services, Class C License, Fitness, Parks & Recreation, Recreation, Special Needs, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
24 days ago

Recreation Specialist (Part-Time)

Salary

$23.10 - $32.56 Hourly

Location

City of Irving, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2600160

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 5:00 PM Central

  • Description
  • Benefits
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Job Posting

Duties include providing instruction for a variety of recreation center classes, activities and programs for children, teens, adults and/or special needs or senior citizens. A Bachelors degree, or equivalent, with a major in recreation administration or a related field; one year of recreation center or other relevant experience; and a valid Class C Texas drivers license are required. Schedule may include morning, late afternoon, evening and/or weekend hours.

PAY GRADE GG15 / FULL PAY RANGE $23.10 - $32.56 PER HOUR

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.

Culture

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department is committed offering a welcoming environment to members, visitors and guests, and offers a variety of innovative programs to the community. There is a senior center, gazebos that can be reserved, picnic shelters, and buildings available for club and private use. Seasonal pools and two year-round indoor aquatic facilities also provide numerous opportunities for fitness and fun!

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.

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Available Days and Hours - For each day of the week, Sunday through Saturday, please provide information about hours you would be available to work for this position (e.g., 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) PLEASE NOTE: This is for informational purposes only, not a schedule request.

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Experience: Parks & Recreation Customers A - With which group(s) do you have previous work experience?

  • Children
  • Special needs citizens
  • Senior citizens
  • Teenagers
  • None of the above

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Experience: Parks & Recreation Customers B - Please briefly provide specifics about your prior experience, if applicable.

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Parks Customer Group Preference - Of those below, is there a group of parks customers with whom you prefer to interact during your work?

  • Children
  • Special needs citizens
  • Senior Citizens
  • Teenagers
  • None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Irving

Address 825 W. Irving Blvd

Irving, Texas, 75060

Phone 972-721-2696

Website https://www.irvingtx.gov/

About the Company

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City of Irving