The selected candidate will work directly with the sports section personnel, specifically within Columbus Recreation and Parks prime soccer parks, Spindler Road, Cooper Park, and Kilbourne Run Sports Park. The Recreation Program Specialist will aid in providing daily management of field permits, field permit request process, tournament operations, and coordination of field maintenance tasks within assigned parks. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge of the sport of soccer and other field sports, tournament, and sports park operations is highly preferred. The pay for this position is $26.00. Under direction, is responsible for administering, promoting, and evaluating programs, projects, activities or events; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Coordinates, schedules or monitors the activities of events and/or recreation, art education, historic preservation or performing and cultural arts programs or projects; Serves as a liaison to various groups regarding programs and special events; Assists in securing funding for programs and special events; prepares grant applications; may assist in the preparation of budget proposals and program descriptions for grants; Promotes projects or special events by preparing presentations or publications and presenting them to the media or various groups; Develops evaluating systems for and monitors the progress of programs and events and submits periodic reports; Develops concepts for new programs or special events and submits ideas for approval; researches and requests information to be used for developing and implementing new programs; Attends various meetings to plan and coordinate programs or special events; plans agendas and conducts meetings; may serve on boards, committees and/or commissions; Prepares reports and other correspondence and maintains records as required; Supervises and trains volunteers and staff involved in programs or events; May project and/or determine costs for the implementation of programs or special events; may prepare financial reports for the same; May oversee facility and field operations. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a bachelor's degree. Substitution(s): Experience planning, coordinating, or promoting recreation, cultural or performing arts programs, or special events may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid driver's license.