Recreation Specialist
Recreation Specialist - Vail Recreation District Plan and implement After School Programs, Schools Out Programs, Camp Vail, Special Events (such as Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July, Trick or Treat Trot, etc.), Imagination Station, and Birthday Parties. Hire, train and mentor personnel under the supervision of Community Programming Director. Must be a School Age Childcare Director or have qualifying education and experience. $17-$22/hour + Full Benefit Package Chad Young
Job Status: Full time Education Level: 4 year degree desired, but not required.
Experience Level: Some experience required.
The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- Planning and implementing After School Programs, Schools Out Programs, Camp Vail, Special Events (such as Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July, Trick or Treat Trot, etc.), Imagination Station, and Birthday Parties.
- Administer all aspects of recreation programming, and mentor hourly personnel, communicate department and VRD operations, policies, and procedures, execute departmental goals and strategies.
- Hire and train personnel under the supervision of Community Programming Director.
Job Qualifications:
- Formal Education: A 4-year college degree with a major in recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field
- Certificate or Licenses: Required: Current First Aid and CPR certification, Valid Driver’s License. Must qualify as “Program Director” for school-age childcare as specified by the State of Colorado Division of Child Care. Universal Precautions. WSI or Lifeguard Certification helpful, not required. Medication Administration.
- Special Training: Must complete annual training and coursework to maintain Director qualification. Must hold or be able to attain the State of Colorado Director Certificate for Large Child Care Centers as specified by the Division of Child Care.
- Previous work experience in positions similar or related to this job: Equivalent of two years full-time experience with youth not related to you that includes all aspects of recreation programming..