Job Details

Salary: $15.57 - $23.98 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation West Central Community Center 4521 John Barrow Road, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: PR-2025-07
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: West Central Community Complex
Opening Date: 07/28/2025
Closing Date: 8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Parks and Recreation
Grade: 707

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE

This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE:To plan, organize and coordinate various aquatic, recreational and leisure activities and programs for adult and youth participants at Community Centers in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Parks Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area, one (1) year of experience assisting with the direction of athletic or recreational programs, or a related area and one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess Standard First Aid and Community CPR certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, within six (6) months of employment, and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside normal working hours including shift assignments, nights, and weekends.

City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
01

Have you completed two (2) years of college coursework in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Leisure Sciences, Physical Education, or a related area? If yes, please specify.

• Parks and Recreation Management
• Recreation Administration
• Leisure Sciences
• Physical Education
• None of these

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience assisting with the direction of athletic or recreational programs, or a related area?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.
04

Do you have at least one (1) year of leadership or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have, Standard First Aid and Community CPR/AED certifications, or other certifications which incorporate Standard First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR, and are able to maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position?
06

Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work outside normal working hours to include nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

08

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other

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