Recreation Specialist (Community Centers)

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 Departments 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 Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• One (1) year of work experience in recreational activities.
• Valid Class "C" Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributing recreation equipment and tracking inventory.
• Experience implementing programs in sports, fitness, nature, science, teens, art, and/or education for various ages.
• Experience in officiating various sports.

Application Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the specialty field for which hired.
• Knowledge of techniques used in organized recreation and social activities for all age groups.
• Knowledge of teaching techniques, procedures, and methods.
• Knowledge of group activity procedures methods, and techniques.
• Ability to develop, organize, and direct the teaching program of specialization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to provide direction to large groups of people during activities.
• Ability to organize shows and special events.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in both indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have in recreational activities?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years or more

07

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years or more
• I have no customer service experience.

08

Do you currently or have you previously worked at a San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department Community Center?

• Yes
• No

09

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

10

Select the following programs or classes that you have experience leading or teaching:

• Sports Program
• Fitness Programs
• Nature Programs
• Science Programs
• Teen Programs
• Art Programs
• Educational Programs
• None of the above

11

Select any of the following duties and responsibilities you have previous work experience with:

• Distributing Recreational Equipment
• Maintaining Equipment
• Tracking Inventory
• Implementing Recreational Programs
• Preparing Playing Facilities
• Organizing Training Programs
• Leading Activities
• Officiating various sports
• None of the above

12

Briefly describe your experience working with youth. Be sure to include for what agencies and what duties you held. If you do not have experience, answer "n/a".

13

Please describe any volunteer experience you have participated in. Be sure to include the agency, description of duties assigned, and the length of time. If you do not have any please respond "n/a"

14

Describe a time you had a difficult customer service experience. How did you deal with the situation? What was the resolution? If you do not have any, please respond "n/a"

15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx