MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years recreation experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. CPR and Basic First Aid Certification required within six (6) months of date of appointment

Under general supervision, guide and administer a variety of assigned recreational activities.

Oversee and monitor activities at a recreation facility, site or school. Involves: Register participants for activities and programs. Accept fees for classes, activities and programs. Schedule site activities. Provide recreational activities for after-school programs. Drive clients on field trips. Monitor equipment usage and care, including signing in and out equipment. Monitor assigned employees and activities at assigned site. Oversee building including opening and closing and performing some custodial duties as needed.

Provide assistance for recreation programs. Involves: Answer telephones and greet public. Answer questions, provide information regarding recreation programs and activities. Resolve participant complaints and problems using center or program rules. Refer questions or policy exceptions to other recreation staff as needed. Assist with special events sponsored by the recreation department.

Other duties as assigned.

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Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: This is new advertisement for Recreation Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.