Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Coordinator develops, implements and promotes a variety of recreational programs and activities for the community. This position is responsible for the supervision of the Recreation Center, Summer Kidz Kamp program and various part-time staff. This position is responsible for providing high quality service in all personal interaction with customers.
Examples of Duties
- Develop, implement and promote a variety of recreational programs and activities for the community.
- Serve as supervisor of the Recreation Center and assist with program registration as needed.
- Coordinate program refund and transfer requests.
- Manage cash functions and implement cash management procedures.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with customers, vendors, media and staff in person, in writing, via e-mail or telephone.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, motivate, monitor and evaluate part-time, seasonal and volunteer staff.
- Conduct staff meetings, in-service meetings / team building sessions for part-time staff.
- Coordinate the requisition of supplies and equipment for program and Center operations.
- Oversee the administration of youth day camp programs and staff.
- Interact with other agencies for innovative and creative programs and activities.
- Actively recruit contract instructors who can bring fresh and exciting program offerings to the community.
- Conduct routine program audits to ensure quality instruction and programming.
- Conduct routine participant surveys to gauge customer satisfaction and allow for customer feedback to help shape future program offerings.
- Must have flexible work schedule to be able to work days, evenings, weekends or holidays (as necessary) and occasional overnight travel.
- Prepare reports including performance/activity measures, statistics, revenue reports and contract instructor payments.
- Prepare flyers, brochures, news releases, and other promotional materials for informational use.
- Assist with budget preparation, monitoring of expenditures and preparation of payment authorizations.
- Assist in planning, implementing and promoting community wide special events.
- Monitor activities at the Recreation Center, answer phones, check-out equipment, manage customer requests and assist patrons.
- Oversee daily maintenance, upkeep and routine cleaning of facility.
- Maintain accurate forms and records of operations.
- Prepare incident, accident, and damage reports, and facilitate parent meetings.
- Assists manager with other duties as assigned.
- Inform supervisor of all work-related activities.
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift or hold up to 60 pounds of equipment or furniture.
- May be required to work in extreme weather conditions for activities and events.
- Sits for extended periods of time at desk using the computer.
Typical Qualifications
- Ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills with staff and public, as well as show effective leadership.
- Ability to use good judgment in handling complaints, altercations and emergency situations.
- Ability to supervise and motivate part-time, seasonal, contractual and volunteer staff.
- Skilled in written communications with a capacity for attention to detail.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as applies to departmental procedures.
- Ability to be creative, a self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
- General knowledge of various recreational games and activities.
- Ability to perform light maintenance on game tables and equipment as needed.
- Working knowledge of Amilia, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Canva, and/or other various software applications.
Education and Experience
- Degree in recreation or related field, plus three years experience in developing, implementing and scheduling recreational programs, supervising staff and/or recreation related facilities, or any combination of education and experience equivalent.
- Valid Texas drivers license.
- CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
