Recreation Program Specialist

Recreation Program Specialist Flemington, NJ 08822 $45,143.68 a year - Full-time $45,143.68 a year -

Full-time Office Location:

1020 State Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ Telephone (908) 782-1158 Fax (908) 806-4057

E-mail:

parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Recreation Program Specialist The Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Program Specialist. Under direction, is responsible for the organization and supervision of a variety of recreational and sociocultural activities at an indoor/outdoor recreation facility; conducts planned activities with assigned groups, implements programs for all ages, and initiates projects and reports on their progress; does related work as required.

Qualifications:

Must be a New Jersey Resident. Must be comfortable working outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Valid NJ driver's license required. A Passenger CDL will be required within 1-year from date of hire. Hiring is contingent on a background check for working with children. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

NOTE:

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience e in planning, promoting, and developing a recreation program at a recreation or community center. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreation or completion of one (1) year of specialized graduate training in recreation.

NOTE:

"Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, develops, and implements a variety of recreational activities, and supervises the progress of each activity in or out of the facility.
• Organizes trips, and supervises tournaments, socials, dances, exhibits, and special events.
• Oversees assigned functional areas of the facility.
• Prepares reports concerning progress of proposals for programming, special problems, recommended actions, and related job situations and opportunities.
• Oversees the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Keeps essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

For detailed information about the position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/03019.htm

Annual Salary:

$45,143.68 Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and this position is eligible for participation in the New Jersey State Retirement System.

To Apply:

Complete a Hunterdon County Employment Application, available at: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/personnel/apply.html.

Contact:

Hunterdon County Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822.

E-mail:

personnel@co.hunterdon.nj.com

Phone:

908-782-1114.

Fax:

908-806-4236.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,143.68 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Flemington, NJ 08822 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Flemington, NJ 08822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person