Adopt Resolution #21-135 to Fill the Vacant Part-time Recreation Specialist Position 

The purpose of this case is for the City Council to consider filling the vacant part-time Recreation Specialist position.

Background
This position works under the general guidance and direction of the Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent, this position facilitates the development and ongoing administration of diverse annual recreational programs serving all ages and demographics.  This position develops programs, organizes content, and engages public and private providers, as well as creates and maintains methods for evaluating offerings for consideration in future programming.   

Position Responsibilities:

1. Perform all aspects of the development, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of municipal recreational programs and related events
2. Evaluate related contracts for accuracy, completeness, and fair pricing; review and prepare invoices for approval by the Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent
3. Create online event registrations and generate social media promotional posts for said activities
4. Use, prepare and maintain detailed notes and outlines on work performed and programs developed
5. Coordinate, purchase, organize, gather, and deliver supplies, documents and schedules for  programs and recreational events
6. Provide staff support including data entry, phone calls, program registration, reports, records management in a timely manner
7. Fill in as needed at programs and recreational events.  Assist with supervision, periodic check in and leadership of programs, seasonal staff and recreational events
8. Develop, plan, oversee and attend all ten (10) of the Thursday Evening Summer Concert Series events, which includes contract administration
9. Attend and occasionally provide presentations at the once-per-month Parks and Recreation Commission meetings (2nd Thursday of each month)
10. Serve as back-up to the Public Works Administrative Assistant with park facility rentals, bike, bike locker and kayak rentals, and general Park & Recreation / Public Works walk-in questions

Recruitment Process
In order to fill the position, a recruitment process was conducted.  Staff interviewed many candidates, including Ms. Kayleigh Sonterre, who was selected to advance in the recruitment process.  Ms. Sonterre completed the necessary pre-employment background checks and staff recommends Ms. Sonterre for the part-time regular position of Recreational Specialist.  Ms. Sonterre will be subject to a 6-month probationary period, the City's Personnel Policy and AFSCME union contract.  

The funding required for this position is estimated at $16,947 (20 hours per week) and is well within the 2021 budget, representing a savings when compared to the original amount budgeted for 2021.
 

Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution. 


 

Motion to adopt resolution #21-135 to hire Ms. Kayleigh Sonteere as a part-time Recreation Specialist, effective on or near June 1, 2021, at $22.58 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2021 wage scale.