Assistant Recreation Activities Specialist (General Services Department)

General Services Department Assistant Recreation Activities Specialist Under general supervision, assist in planning, coordinating, and carrying out various specialized community recreation programs, annual city-wide special events, or recreation oriented general activities. Assist in organizing, coordinating, and directing annual city-wide special events. Instruct, assign, and supervise staff engaged in conducting city-wide arts and crafts programs, including music, drama, sculpture, dance, puppetry or city-wide athletic activities such as baseball, boxing, judo, soccer, and other sports. Provide technical instruction and guidance to individuals or small groups of participants engaged in such activities. Evaluate the quality of instruction provided by others. Confer with district supervisors and other staff to determine area recreation needs. Represent department as staff specialist on community committees. Schedule and implement classes, workshops, and sporting events in accordance with requirements of recreation centers, community centers and other public and private agencies. Ensure that needed supplies, equipment, facilities, and services are available. Oversee equipment installation. Plan, schedule, staff, and arrange for tournaments, festivals, art and hobby or athletic shows and contests and other special events. Arrange for the production and distribution of publicity materials such as posters or flyers. Prepare reports and maintain records. Bachelor's Degree in community recreation, physical education or related field of study. Two (2) years' of experience in the field of recreation or athletic programming. Licensing and Certifications Valid State of Michigan Operator License is required. Equivalency Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS

Interview:

70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30% Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100% Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points:

0 - 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit:

15 point

LRD 10/30/2025

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and rules used in conducting specialized activities. Knowledge of recreation principles and practices and the purpose and goals of community recreation. Skill in the use of personal computers and common office software. Strong ability to plan and promote city-wide special events and recreational programs and to organize and lead groups in such activities. Ability to interact effectively with subordinates, department personnel and others with tact and diplomacy. Ability to display initiative and utilize resourcefulness in dealing with community groups and in serving community interests. Ability to coordinate instruction or coaching for various recreation programs or athletic programs. Ability to elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs. Physical Demands The employee generally engages in light physical activity to work in the field with person to person contact and some stationary work in an office environment. The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to (60) pounds. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in indoor and outdoor environments (e.g., parks.). Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.