Recreation Coordinator (Open until filled)

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program within the Parks and Recreation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program;
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department;
• Establishes goals and objectives for area of responsibility;
• Participates in planning department budget by preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitors budget for area of responsibility;
• Recruits, selects, trains, and monitors regular and temporary staff;
• Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures;
• Conducts research and analysis, recommends and establishes schedules and fees for programs and events in area of responsibility;
• Investigates and resolves complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems;
• Conducts assessments on program expansion;
• Recommends renovations to existing facilities;
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
• Performs research, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations for change in recreational programming;
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes;
• Prepares reports on recreation activities and other statistics in area of responsibility;
• Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility;
• Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures and regulations,
• Determines distribution materials and methods to promote recreation programs;
• May attend local schools and other venues to present programs;
• Monitor the purchase, use and care of recreation equipment;
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications;
• Acts as liaison to community groups and agencies.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, and practices of planning and providing community based recreational services Principles, methods, and practices of developing and implementing senior and youth care and related activities and programs

Budget development and monitoring; program administration

City policies and procedures, community demographics, and recreational issues

Methods and procedures of recreation facility maintenance and operations, recreation, cultural, and social needs of the community

Ability to:

Effectively plan and organize the activities or program areas

Effectively supervise, train, and develop employees

Conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations; monitor contracts and agreements in area of responsibility

Design, implement, and administer programs; prepare reports

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public

Interpret and apply city laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to recreation indoor and outdoor events and programs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participants in meetings;
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information;
• Ability to follow instructions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan;
• Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements while being punctual;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Staff and the general public;
• Must possess a basic understanding of computer applications and use that include the Microsoft Office Suite;

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License;
• Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree;
• Ability to obtain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification;
• Ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification within 90 days;

Required Education or Experience

• Must be over the age of 18.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in recreation administration, leisure services, or a related field and three years of experience in professional recreation work and recreational planning including one year of supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (or completed with 90 days)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and First Aid Course certification.

May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Columbia Substance Abuse policy.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.