RECREATION SPECIALIST (REC@Nite Special Events)

City of CIncinnati

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27,726.40–$31,824 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Photoshop, Adwords, Analysis Skills, Asbestos, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CPR Certification, Child Support, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Diversity, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Event Management, First Aid, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Manual Dexterity, Marketing Software, Mathematics, Medical Office Administration, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Prescription Drugs, Proofreading, Recreation, Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Safety Process, Scaffolding, SketchUp, Team Player, Time Management, Typing, Web Analytics
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

RECREATION SPECIALIST (REC@Nite Special Events) Salary: $27,726.40 - $31,824.00 Annually Location: Ohio 45202, OH Job Type: Temporary or Seasonal Worker Unclassified Job Number: 26-02552 Department: Recreation Commission Opening Date: 01/15/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

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General Statement of Duties ---------------------------

The Recreation Specialist REC@Nite position in the Cincinnati Recreation Commissions main office supports the planning, execution, and breakdown of REC @ Nite teen-focused events and programs. This role is responsible for helping create a safe, structured, engaging, and positive environment for teens during evenings and late-night programming. This role involves providing outstanding customer service, ensuring event setups, execution, and breakdown of REC@Nite teen-focused events and programs run smoothly, and assisting with event coordination before, during, and after events.

Key Responsibilities --------------------

  • Assist with setup and breakdown of REC@Nite teen events, including tables, chairs, equipment, signage, and activity stations
  • Support on-site operations such as teen check-in, supervision, crowd flow, and activity facilitation
  • Actively monitor teen participants to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and program engagement
  • Provide clear guidance and positive reinforcement to teen participants
  • Help enforce program rules, safety procedures, and the REC@Nite code of conduct
  • De-escalate minor conflicts and promptly report concerns to supervisors
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe program areas throughout events
  • Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partners supporting teen programming
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) -----------------------------

### Knowledge of

  • General knowledge of standard office methods of administration, data entry, customer service
  • Basic business English, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure
  • Basic math
  • Basic accounting principles
  • Basic computer functions
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Photo Shop and Sketchup
  • CAD
  • Marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google Adwords etc.)

### Skill to

  • Type from clear copy, with a minimum of errors
  • Type final copies of reports, letters, tables, numerical data, and other materials from longhand or rough draft copy
  • File accurately using alphabetical, numerical, and chronological systems
  • Write legibly
  • Speak effectively on the phone and in person
  • Proofread for errors
  • Use English accurately (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)
  • Make corrections to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format errors when typing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Follow oral and written instructions
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work to adhere to deadlines
  • Make sound judgments based on logical analysis
  • Use marketing computer software and online applications
  • Use computer to send and receive electronic messages
  • Use computer and office related software packages, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Use Photo Shop, Sketchup, and CAD
  • Use basic office equipment
  • Be available to work evenings, weekends, and late-night hours
  • Have strong communication, supervision, and interpersonal skills
  • Be able to work effectively with teens from diverse backgrounds
  • Be able to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and program policies

Preferred Skills (Not Required) -----------------------------

  • Experience working with teens or youth-focused programs
  • Background in recreation, education, mentoring, or events
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Working and Physical Conditions -----------------------------

### Environmental Conditions

  • Office environment: exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions exposure to extreme weather conditions; work below ground; slippery/uneven surfaces; ladders/scaffolds; high noise levels; exposure to dust, asbestos, fumes
  • Physical Conditions: duties require maintaining physical conditions necessary for the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling; moderate lifting/carrying; up to 40-50 pounds, general manual dexterity required. Must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

Benefits Summary ----------------

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnatis workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below.

### Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Training programs
  • Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Deferred compensation
  • Flexible benefits plans
  • Transportation expense reimbursement account
  • Healthy lifestyles program
  • Integrated health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)

Equal Employment Opportunity ---------------------------

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays --------

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

  • New Years Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Health Insurance ----------------

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full-time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

  • Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
  • Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
  • Step-child
  • Child for whom the employee or employees spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance -------------------

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full-time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Most full-time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long-term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans ----------------------

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account --------------------------------------------

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program ---------------------------

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) ------------------------------------------------

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out-of-pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan ----------------

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnatis Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS:

  • Mayor and Members of City Council
  • Sworn Police & Fire
  • Police Recruits
  • Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees

Deferred Compensation ---------------------

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

Application Evaluation ----------------------

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