Recreation Specialist

Location: Charleston Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Complex, Charleston, SC
Position Type: Full-time

Job Description:

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing student and staff recreational programs at the FLETC Charleston Complex. This position involves coordinating sports tournaments, indoor and outdoor activities, and community engagement efforts. The Recreation Specialist will work closely with students to enhance morale, physical fitness, and team-building through various recreational opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement recreational programs for students and staff, ensuring a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities.
• Organize weekly tournaments (volleyball, basketball, softball, racquetball, golf, running, tennis) with proper judging, officiating, and awards.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly off-site events, ensuring all logistics (transportation, venue booking) are handled.
• Conduct student engagement surveys (minimum 10 per week) to assess interest in new activities and report findings to the COR.
• Collaborate with the FLETC Employee Recreation Association to secure funding and resources for recreational activities.
• Market recreation programs using flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and student engagement booths.
• Recruit volunteers, interns, and staff to support various recreational activities.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on recreational equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
• Submit a monthly recreation program report detailing event participation, challenges, and planned activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-year degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in planning and executing recreational programs.
• Strong knowledge of sports rules, officiating, and organizing tournaments.
• Certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR (must remain current for the duration of employment).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for creating marketing materials and tracking program participation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage students and promote activities.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.

Strategic Results:

In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting the SR mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments, the guiding principles of our culture. We empower our staff to work together with colleagues at all levels and be part of the decision-making process; we create transparency in our operations with our clients and employees; and we offer our people opportunities to grow and challenge themselves in meaningful ways. We’re committed to excellence. As an SR employee, we will challenge you, we will empower you, and we will mentor you. If you are passionate about this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the apply for this job online button.

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. SR is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $30.72 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• planning and executing recreational programs: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charleston, SC 29405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $31