Recreation Specialist
Salary
$2,688.40 - $4,154.80 Monthly
Location
SPAR Recreation, LA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2601930
Department
SPAR - Parks & Recreation-NW
Division
SPAR Rec - Recreation-NW
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 12:00 PM Central
Class Title
Serves as assistant to the Center Manager with all aspects of maintaining and operating community centers.
Duties
May serve as coordinator at small or intermediate size community, neighborhood centers.
Plans or assists in planning and implementing recreational, athletic, arts, crafts, and other regular or special programs.
Maintains order and discipline.
Supervises and may provide technical instructions in arts, crafts, games, and other activities.
Initiates requests for recreation and athletic games and equipment, and for maintenance and repair work.
Submits various reports.
May be assigned to oversee the continuation of special programs.
Performs other duties as directed or required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma of GED from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of experience in recreational or Public Contact work is preferred.
Organizational ability to plan, formulate and execute policies and programs.
Ability to maintain harmony among workers and patrons; verbal facility; and flexibility to adjust to changing conditions.
Requires valid drivers license at time of employment
Physical Requirements:
Sharpness of thought, vision, and hearing is needed to perform daily functions and communicate with patrons and staff.
Occasional exposure to wet/humid environments in the pool and locker room area
Frequent squatting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting to demonstrate proper lifting techniques, and maintain weight room appearance;
Constant standing, walking, and climbing in a multi-level facility to observe recreation center activity for safety and hazards
Frequently lifting of fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist, thirty-five (35) pounds from floor overhead to set up tables and chairs and stock supplies;
Must be able to frequent carry, push, pull, fifty (50) pounds of weights, supplies, workout equipment, carts, game balls/equipment, and material up to 100 feet;
Occasional carry/move up to 100 pounds of weights, supplies, and materials up to ten (10) feet
Fine motor skills along with firm grasp and frequent reaching below shoulder and overhead due to the occasional use of hand tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in this position involves activities that are performed indoors as well as outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Work is performed in a public recreation facility where high volume and noise can be a distraction.
Will have frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Travel:
Position requires frequent local travel.
Career Progression:
Any higher class or level for which eligible and qualified.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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How many years of experience in recreational or Public Contact work do you have?
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Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates: Please DO NOT type "See Resume"
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer City of Shreveport
Address 505 Travis St, Suite 530
Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101
Phone (318) 673-5151
Website http://www.shreveportla.gov