Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life by providing parks and recreation opportunities for our community.

Our Vision: To be a leader promoting health and well-being in a thriving community.

Our Values:

Stewardship- We care about people and places.

Inspiration- We create high-quality, meaningful, and innovative experiences that spark joy in our community.

Responsibility- We foster a culture of trust and accountability.

Collaboration- We work together in harmony to reach common goals through respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

Integrity- Our values are evident in our choices, practices, and conduct.

The full salary range for this position is posted. New hires typically start between the minimum and market within the salary range. PenMet Parks may offer a slightly higher salary based on experience, internal equity, and factors impacting the market.

Benefits: PEBB Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement Plan, and Employee Discounts.

Job Description

Position Title: Recreation Specialist, Specialized and Adaptive

Supervisor’s Title: Recreation Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Supervised: Recreation Leaders

Creation/Revisions Date: January 22, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Specialist advances the mission of PenMet Parks by assisting with the delivery of a variety of recreation programs for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The Recreation Specialist works with the Recreation Services team to provide additional support for other programs including Senior programming, youth sports, and special events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Assists with planning, implementation, and coordination of recreational activities tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of specialized and adaptive populations of all ages and abilities.
2. Works with the Recreation Coordinator on the development and implementation of recreational programs which promote inclusion, equity, and safety for all participants.
3. Communicate with participants, families, caregivers, and community agencies to assess participants’ interests, needs, abilities, and required health or medical accommodations across social, physical, emotional, and cognitive or intellectual domains.
4. Under the direction of the Supervisor; selects, purchases, and maintains equipment and supplies for program, working within the assigned budget.
5. Provides on-site leadership and instruction to program participants in specific areas.
6. Leads participants in recreation programs and activities in assigned areas.
7. Act in a leadership role over an assigned program as site supervisor. Supervise volunteers, staff, and program participants to meet the needs of the activity, event, or program.
8. Take an active role in mentoring and developing all staff and volunteers to meet high standards for program excellence.
9. Provides instruction to program participants in recreation programs and activities in assigned areas.
10. Responds to customer questions and provides information to staff and participants regarding program registration, scheduling, and fees.
11. Provides recreational services to meet participation targets. Reviews budget and performance data to inform daily decisions.
12. Assists in promoting and marketing recreation activities in the community with promotional and advertising materials such as flyers, brochures, and other media resources.
13. Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of recreation programs. Completes and maintains proper forms, reports, and information for the program.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• One year working in a recreation with individuals with disabilities.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, early childhood education, special education, adapted physical education, or related field “OR” and associate’s degree wand one year of experience (i.e. programming and leading activities for individuals with disabilities, special education, therapeutic recreation, etc.)
• Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to plan and execute Specialized and Adaptive Recreation programming.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification in CPR, First Aid, blood borne pathogens, and AED (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and proficiency working with youth in a recreational or childcare setting.
• Knowledge and proficiency working with people of all ages with various needs.
• Knowledge and skill in designing and leading recreation activities including classes, camps, and special events.
• Communicates effectively and maintains effective working relationships with program staff, participants, volunteers, parents, and the public.
• Takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in the use of automated word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, related graphics, and office automation software.
• Assesses the work to be performed and sets appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
• Uses a variety of culturally proficient approaches to address, manage and resolve concerns, disagreements, and conflict. Can find common ground to successfully mediate conflict and build cooperation between individuals and groups with different perspectives.
• Identifies opportunities and issues and acts to capitalize on or resolve them for the benefit of the organization’s services.
• Proficient in providing emergency first aid, CPR, and AED as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.
• Generates unique methods, ideas, insights, and connections that challenge the status quo to expand possibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in an office environment, recreation facilities, and outdoors at various parks and properties.
• Some work will be performed in settings with exposure to varying environmental and weather conditions.
• The position will occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• This position will require seeing, talking, walking, standing, bending, crouching, crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Prolonged periods of time may be spent using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Some local traveling will be required for meetings and visiting District facilities.
• Valid Washington driver’s license (required).
• This position is expected to work an irregular schedule that includes some evenings and weekends as dictated by District programs and special events.

“ This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Peninsula Metropolitan Park District provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.”

Tuesday through Saturday, Hours will Vary depending on programming and events.
40 hours per week

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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