Job Details
Salary : $39,819.55 - $41,808.00 Annually
Location : 265 Fishburne Street Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101154
Department: Recreation
Division: City Gymnasium
Opening Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
$500 BONUS
$250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Recreation Specialist to join the City of Charleston's Recreation Department! In this role, you will coordinate activities of paid and volunteer recreation service personnel in community centers, playgrounds, and other recreation facilities.
Examples of Duties
- Develops and promotes recreation programs, including music, dance, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, swimming, social recreation and games, and camping.
- Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community.
- Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff.
- Interprets recreation service to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning.
- Works with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications - Two years of related experience and/or training
- High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid state issued driver's license
- CPR certification
- First Aid certification preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software
Preferred Qualifications - Certified Park and Recreation (CPRP) Professional
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.