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Recreation Specialist (Community Centers)

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City of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX (In Person)

$39,042 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/24/2026

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Job Description

Recreation Specialist (Community Centers)  Salary $18.77 Hourly Location 5800 ENRIQUE
M. BARRERA PARKWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227, TX
Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2026-00941 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Non-Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS QUESTIONS Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for performing recreational work, organizing, and leading participants engaged in recreational activities sponsored by the City. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff. Work Location Locations will vary: community centers in various areas of San Antonio; At the Department's discretion, the work location and days/hours may be subject to change. Work Schedule Schedules rotate Bi-weekly (see below); Shifts are subject to change based on seasonal needs. Week 1: Monday
  • Thursday 10:00 a.m.
  • 8:00 p.m.; Friday 12:00 p.m.
  • 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.
  • 4:00 p.m. Week 2: Monday
  • Thursday 10:00 a.m.
  • 8:00 p.
m. Essential Job Functions Confers with staff, parents, and advisory councils on new activities which will motivate interest and participation. Conducts classes in various skills/areas and to various age levels, including pre-schoolers. Implements one or more recreational programs. Plans activities, presentations, and special events. Issues and receives any apparatus and equipment used by participants, which occasionally requires lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 15 pounds. Assists in maintaining attendance reports and other necessary records. Maintains equipment and facilities. Accompanies participants to tournaments and contest and occasionally officiates games. Recruits, trains, and oversees volunteer workers and tournament participants including conducting walking tours of facilities and providing information. Assists in planning, promoting, conducting, and overseeing recreational activities and special events for all groups of ages. Assists with regular inventories and ensuring the adequate levels of supplies. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Adult Senior Focus:
Adapts equipment for program implementation for the needs of older, aging population. Implements evidence based programs with consideration for declining motor skills and mobility concerns.
Fitness Focus:
Performs individual fitness assessments for participants. Assists in developing individual exercise plans for fitness program participants. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education