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Assistant Recreation Activities Specialist

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Assistant Recreation Activities Specialist

Salary

$43,184.00 - $45,240.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20252452030GSDSLDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1010-AFSCME Supv Local 2394 Recreation

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Description

Under general supervision, assist in planning, coordinating, and carrying out various specialized community recreation programs, annual city-wide special events, or recreation oriented general activities.

Examples of Duties

+ Assist in organizing, coordinating, and directing annual city-wide special events.

+ Instruct, assign, and supervise staff engaged in conducting city-wide arts and crafts programs, including music, drama, sculpture, dance, puppetry or city-wide athletic activities such as baseball, boxing, judo, soccer, and other sports.

+ Provide technical instruction and guidance to individuals or small groups of participants engaged in such activities.

+ Evaluate the quality of instruction provided by others.

+ Confer with district supervisors and other staff to determine area recreation needs.

+ Represent department as staff specialist on community committees.

+ Schedule and implement classes, workshops, and sporting events in accordance with requirements of recreation centers, community centers and other public and private agencies.

+ Ensure that needed supplies, equipment, facilities, and services are available.

+ Oversee equipment installation.

+ Plan, schedule, staff, and arrange for tournaments, festivals, art and hobby or athletic shows and contests and other special events.

+ Arrange for the production and distribution of publicity materials such as posters or flyers.

+ Prepare reports and maintain records.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in community recreation, physical education or related field of study.

+ Two (2) years’ of experience in the field of recreation or athletic programming.

Licensing and Certifications

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Valid State of Michigan Operator License is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and rules used in conducting specialized activities.

+ Knowledge of recreation principles and practices and the purpose and goals of community recreation.

+ Skill in the use of personal computers and common office software.

+ Strong ability to plan and promote city-wide special events and recreational programs and to organize and lead groups in such activities.

+ Ability to interact effectively with subordinates, department personnel and others with tact and diplomacy.

+ Ability to display initiative and utilize resourcefulness in dealing with community groups and in serving community interests.

+ Ability to coordinate instruction or coaching for various recreation programs or athletic programs.

+ Ability to elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Physical Demands

The employee generally engages in light physical activity to work in the field with person to person contact and some stationary work in an office environment. The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to (60) pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in indoor and outdoor environments (e.g., parks.). Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%

+ Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD 10/30/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

How many years of experience in public recreation conducting organized recreational activities or other activities involving contact with the public do you have?

+ 0-1

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3-4

+ 4 or more

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

03

What area is your college degree concentrated in? (if applicable)

04

Please describe your experience in recreation or athletic programming.

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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