Recreation Programs Specialist

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Positions initiate, lead and coordinate community recreation programs, require considerable interaction with the public, often after ordinary working hours. Plans, organizes and implements recreational and leisure programs and activities for a municipal parks and recreational department. Sparks interest, recruits volunteers and participants, coordinates facilities and resources, leads in sports and leisure programs such as basketball, volleyball, art workshops, fitness classes, and the like. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-High school completion or equivalent.

-Basic bookkeeping and computer skills, and knowledge of recreational programs and activities are required.

• Must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license and must meet the general requirements of the City’s auto insurance company.

Supplemental college level course work in recreation, adequate experience to gain a thorough knowledge of the city’s recreation programs, and knowledge of computer software, such as, MicroSoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other electronic scheduling applications, and presentation/designing applications are desired.

–Must pass the civil service exam, the post-offer drug screen, physical, and functional pre-placement testing.

–Must be a registered voter / copy of the voter of registration card must accompany the application.

Essential Functions: Recreational programming requires unimpaired physical agility and mobility; driving; lifting up to 40 lbs.; and normal vision, hearing, speaking, and keyboarding.

Benefits offered: Partially paid hospitalization, paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and retirement.

All completed applications must be in the Municipal Civil Service Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The City of New Iberia does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, religion, ethnicity, or handicap.

Pay: $12.24 - $20.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Louisiana Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person