Recreation Specialist - Sports

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Recreation Specialist - Sports is a professional-level recreation position responsible for organizing, supervising, developing, and promoting activities in a specific recreation/leisure area. These areas may include special events, arts and crafts, adult activities, youth activities, sports, community fitness programs, senior citizen activities, and pre-school activities.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on the qualifications and experience of each candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees can test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
  
  

GENERAL COMPENTENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for the goals, objectives, and principles of a planned and diversified recreation program
• Demonstrate knowledge of group and individual recreation activities and of their rules and conducts
• Demonstrate knowledge of the recreational and leisure time needs of youth and adults and of the equipment, space, and other needs necessary for the successful fulfillment of such needs
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of varied recreational equipment and its usefulness and limitations concerning widely diversified sports and recreational programs
• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, schedule, and supervise varied activities within general policies and budgetary limitations
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain rapport with community groups and program guests
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions recognizing established procedures and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in addressing new situations and problems
• Demonstrate ability to promote successful programs/activities through creative publicity (i.e., flyers, posters, social media, etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to establish effective working relationships within individuals and groups participating in recreation, as well as associates, fellow employees, supervisors, and the recreation guests
• Demonstrate ability to perform standard First Aid and CPR
• Demonstrate ability to assemble and set up facilities for meetings, programs, and registration activities
• Demonstrate ability to set up and take down tables and chairs, risers, podiums, portable stages, canopies, scoreboard panels, PAs, and other sound systems, and any equipment necessary to support programs
  
  

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership of what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals, even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict-resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees see the value of developing their skills and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Organizes, supervises, promotes, evaluates, coordinates, and develops program activities in a specific recreation/leisure area
2. Trains, supervises and coordinates the work of part-time, temporary, contractual, and volunteer personnel
3. Travels to visit various facilities when and where program activities occur on an as-needed or emergency basis, using a personal or City vehicle
4. Promotes various recreation programs using multiple methods, including activity guides, web pages, community awareness, and marketing plans
5. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Evaluates recreation activities and program staff for job performance, effectiveness, community needs, and quality of programs
2. Maintains records and statistics and completes reports such as staffing, attendance, performance, effectiveness, etc., as assigned
3. Maintains discipline in recreation areas and facilities
4. Maintains budget, including all accounting and purchasing records
5. Obtains funding levels through sponsorships, grants, and/or fundraising events to help offset the current event expenses

6. Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required :

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, or closely related field
• A valid Colorado Driver's License and safe driving record throughout employment
• CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate within ninety (90) days of employment

Preferred :

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in recreation facility, supervision, or recreation program planning and supervision
• Knowledge of automated recreation software programs such as RecTrac and Teamsideline is desirable
• Knowledge of multiple sports rules, including softball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work requires sufficient physical stamina and strength to:

• Frequently sit, stand, and walk through a multilevel high-use public facility; may run to address an emergency situation
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, and crawl to perform daily inspection of recreation facility; occasionally climb, balance, and reach overhead and below shoulders to assist staff in performing regular maintenance and inspection at elevated heights on ladders and Genie lifts
• Occasional light and firm grasp to use hand tools and other equipment; frequent fine manipulation to perform minor repairs on recreational equipment
• Frequent near acuity to perform office tasks and projects; occasional far acuity to observe activity in the facility for safety hazards or problems; constant hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds to assist in the set-up of table and chairs; occasional carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds up to 100 feet to stock supplies, equipment, and roll out gym floor covers; occasional pushing and/or pulling of up to fifty (50) pounds to assist in moving equipment and supplies around the facility for set up

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors, with occasional outdoor activity to supervise scheduled recreational activities and events. Indoor and outdoor work is performed in a multilevel recreation facility with high public use, where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction.

Required Materials and Equipment
Personal computers, typewriters, calculators, telephones, PA systems, copy machines, credit card terminals, cell phones, and other standard office equipment; gym floor covers; hand tools; AED; recreational equipment; general fitness equipment; gloves; and pocket masks.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver's license records, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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