Recreation Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Recreation Coordinator

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Position involves the facilitation of various recreation and sports activities, including instruction and supervision, as well as assisting in various special events and office activities for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions include the following and the Physical Requirements listed below)
Facilitate various recreation and sports activities
Plan, promote, organize, schedule, and lead activities for youth and adult programs as determined with the supervisor
Maintain records such as attendance, income from fees, expenditures, and time sheets
Maintain ongoing inventory control of recreation equipment and supplies
Assist with registration for department programs, and answer specific program questions
Monitor the number of teams or individual registrations for programs
Instruction at various recreation and sports activities
Assist in special events and recreation activities
Assist with office operations for the Parks and Recreation Department
Assist in set-up and tear down for facility reservations
Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor or as in the personnel policy

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
Written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer and office equipment skills
Public and internal relationship skills
Supervisory and instruction skills
Knowledge of various sports
First Aid Training
Athletic skills required when coaching or conducting camps
Possession of personal characteristics that create and maintain interest and enthusiasm with public and private groups and individuals of all ages
Ability to maintain excellent public relations with the general public and user groups
Availability to work evenings, weekends, or other irregular hours, and as necessary, to make and receive contacts by telephone and in person efficiently and effectively during irregular hours
Ability to communicate effectively with the press, as authorized, to inform public of events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting
Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling for prolonged periods of time
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination skills, including skillful use of a computer keyboard
Ability to travel to various recreation sites
Ability to verbally communicate effectively to exchange information
Ability to lift 15 pounds on a frequent and regular basis, and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to bend, stretch, and maneuver objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent and regular basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work will be performed in a recreational setting, either outdoors or indoors, with the Employee traveling to different locations. However, employee will occasionally work in an office setting.
The Employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.
The Employee will frequently be required to work evenings and weekends, and occasionally work extended hours.