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Position range in Brazos Valley $18k - $29k Per Year Parks and Recreation Specialist

City of Navasota

Occupation:

Recreation Workers

Location:

Navasota, TX - 77868

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/31/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/03/2026

Expires:

09/30/2026

Agency Job ID:

202500050

Job #: 17062730

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

48 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Parks and Recreation Specialist

Salary $46,196.80 - $59,716.80 Annually Location Navasota, TX, TX Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500050 Department Community Services Division Parks and Recreation Opening Date 08/11/2026 Closing Date 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central Description

Benefits Under the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Manager, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for aiding with the development, planning, promoting, execution, and evaluation of programs and events for the Community Services Department and the City of Navasota. This customer and community-oriented position will coordinate with park staff, elected officials, and outside organizations to achieve goals and objectives set by the Department. Summary of Duties

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Parks and Recreation Manager.

Directs:

Volunteers and Seasonal staff.

Other:

Coordinates with community organizations and groups, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for aiding in planning, preparing, promoting and executing special events and programs for the Parks and Recreation Department;
• Create and implement leisure programs in the areas of youth and family, athletics, fitness, tennis, senior services, volunteers, outdoor recreation, and/or adaptive recreation; conduct research on community needs and national trends then develop programs based on research outcomes; perform planning, scheduling, and administrative functions for new programs, events, and leisure activities;
• Design, develop and deliver promotional program materials via social media, flyer and brochures;
• Collection of money from registration, pool, facility rentals and other fees;
• Working with Facilities Maintenance to ensure that parks, municipal pool, league fields, and the Navasota Center are in a neat and organized condition;
• Help identify trends and evaluate current programs to ensure community needs are met
• Assist in managing and coordinating facility rentals;

Provide administrative support for the department by answering phones and providing information regarding activities and facilities; complete reservation and registration forms; maintain petty cash; schedule facility availability, maintenance and usage; collect fees; and manage contracts and agreements;

Provide supervision to staff and the facility; manage and supervise personnel for the Navasota Center, municipal pool, camps, leisure programs, activities and events;

Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for various programs and projects;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Important Duties

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Planning, scheduling, organizing and leading recreational activities and special events

Instructing children and youth in various sports and activities

Supervising volunteers and paid employees

Adhering to a designated budget

Basic parks and recreation procedures and safety practices

Cash handling and purchasing policies

Skill to:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Communicate effectively in writing and orally with the public, including upset or irate individuals

Quickly analyze problems and formulate solutions

Developing and recording data

Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

Meet schedules and deadlines for the work

Work and relate to people of all ages

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Utilize computer programming to create marketing materials, reservations and update programming information

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Operate a motor vehicle

Adjust and work a flexible schedule

Be mentally alert to make sound judgements and decisions even when distracted by noise, activity, or the environment

Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations

Run, sit for extended periods, reach upper storage areas, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, stand and crouch for extended periods

Set up and take down all equipment needed for events Qualifications

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field, or four years experience in a related setting (ex: physical education, recreational, youth, adult or senior activities).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Texas Drivers License Supplemental Information

JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The City will comply with the American with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State, and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.

LEGAL NOTIFICATION

Any applicant receiving a bona fide job offer for this position will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment physical examination, illegal drug screening, and criminal background check prior to employment. All positions at the City of Navasota require documentation of employment eligibility in accordance with Federal employment law. Communication skills in English are required for some specific assignments based upon job-related needs for communication with the general public and/or co-workers. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged but not required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of the personnel so classified. The does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Navasota and the employee. This position is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements change. Employer

City of Navasota, TX

Address

200 E McAlpine St Navasota, Texas, 77868

Phone

936-825-6475 Website

https://www.navasotatx.gov/