The Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, implement, and oversee a variety of recreational activities and programs and special events for diverse groups of people, including children, adults, and seniors, often within a community center, park or camps, by scheduling activities, hiring and training staff, promoting programs, and ensuring safety standards are met; they may also evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on participant feedback.
Organizes, implements, and participates in assigned programs and activities related to specialized recreation and community partnership program areas.
Designs and creates a diverse range of recreational programs based on community needs, for various age groups and skill levels across different sports including sports leagues, fitness classes and special events
Creates program schedules, manages facility reservations to secure playing fields and practice spaces, coordinates equipment usage, and handles participant registration
Plans, organizes and implements programs and work assignments according to activities and seasonal schedules
Participates in short- and long-term planning of recreational needs
Assists in hiring, training and evaluating assigned part-time and/or temporary staff to implement planned recreational, cultural and/or special events activities; orients new staff and develops staffing schedules
Oversees game play to ensure fair competition and adherence to rules
Advertises programs through various channels like flyers, social media, and community outreach to attract participants
Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public; acts as information source regarding assigned programs and Town’s leisure services activities and facilities
Regularly reviews and evaluates effectiveness of recreational programs and activities, gathers feedback from participants, generates reports on program participation and performance and recommends changes as needed to enhance program quality
Enforces safety regulations, manages emergency procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and standards
Responds to and documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events and communicates to appropriate resources and supervisor
Develops community partnerships for the implementation of programming.
Serves as staff liaison to various groups, boards and/or commissions.
Performs other related duties as requested.
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of: principles, practices and objectives of recreation/leisure program/services implementation for assigned age groups
Strong understanding of various sports rules/regulations and park/recreation administration principles
Experience working with youth and adults in a recreational setting
Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Proficiency in computer software and report writing skills, specifically in MS Word and Excel
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with major study in the field of parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or a related field.
Minimum Two (2) years Parks and Recreation program experience or related public sector program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum Two (2) years’ experience programming background in outdoor recreation, special events, and ongoing general recreation activities.
Minimum Three (3) years of experience directly supervising subordinate staff and managing various projects
Valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License
CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM
PAY RANGE
$66,881 to $78,686
AFFILIATION
Member of the Town Hall Employees Agreement (THEA) Collective Bargaining Unit
THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
The Town of Fairfield offers a complete benefit package including: paid vacation, holidays and sick; 401(a) retirement plan, medical including health, prescription, dental, life and vision, life insurance, Optional 457 plan.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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