Recreation Coordinator

City of The Colony • Full-time • The Colony, Texas, United States • $48.90k - $54.25k / year • 1m ago

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.

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