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City of Trussville

RECREATION LEADER

Trussville, AL · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

... managing recreational facilities. Employees in this job class are responsible for developing and ... Additionally, they spend time developing relationships with their community members to help market ...

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What is the difference between Community Recreation Manager vs Recreation Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Recreation ManagerRecreation Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or related field; certifications like CPR, First AidOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications like CPR, First Aid
Work EnvironmentManages community programs, oversees staff, plans large-scale events in public parks or recreation centersAssists in program implementation, supports event setup, works directly with participants in community settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by municipal parks and recreation departments, community centersCommonly used in similar settings, often as entry-level or supporting roles

The Community Recreation Manager and Recreation Coordinator roles share similar environments and certifications but differ mainly in scope and responsibility. The manager oversees programs and staff, while the coordinator supports program delivery. Both roles are vital in community recreation but vary in seniority and complexity.

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Infographic showing various Community Recreation Manager job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Recreation Specialist - Institutional (Recreation Specialist)

Department of Justice

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Qualifications:To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.
OR
Experience:
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs.

  • Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels.

  • Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management.

  • Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations.

AND
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must have:
Education:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related.
OR
Experience:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with
the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
  • Experience in developing and implementing recreational activities and arrange for community resources, experience in developing indoor and outdoor activities to meet the needs of an inmate population.

  • Experience preparing financial requests for new recreational equipment within established guidelines.

  • Experience speaking in front of large groups or participants to explain recreation and leisure opportunities at a facility.

OR
Combination of Education and Experience:
You may have a combination of successfully completed higher education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the particular qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**Education:

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Employment Type: OTHER

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