Recreation Specialist

Salary:

$20.19 - $32.60 Starting salary will generally start at the lower end of the salary range,

DOQ Position Type:

Part Time Opening Date:

May 11, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Interested candidates must complete and submit a Riverdale City application and current resume online at https://riverdale-city.ninjagig.com/ GENERAL PURPOSE Coordinates the day-to-day operation of City recreation programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Community Services Coordinator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide general supervision to part-time, and volunteer personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates recreation programs Assures positive city image in public relations matters Controls use of recreation equipment Assists with Old Glory Days celebration Regular and predictable attendance Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Education and Experience:

A. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; B. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the methods and techniques of developing and operating recreation programs; rules and regulations of a variety of sports and recreational activities; the operation of personal computers and various software applications including spread sheets, word processing, etc. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, various age groups, other organizations, and the public; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 3. Special Qualifications Possession of a valid driver's license is desirable. 4.

Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting and outside setting. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to effective performance of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance.

Veteran's Preference Points:

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only. Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check as a pre-condition of employment.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is an at-will position and is exempt from the protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the Recreation Specialist may be terminated with or without cause and shall not be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106. The Recreation Specialist position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.