Recreation Coordinator

Location

Lindon, UT | United States

Job description

Job Title: Recreation Coordinator (Part-time)

Department: Parks and Recreation

Pay Scale: Range 12- $21.00-$31.45 per hour (DOE)

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent, this position is engaged in planning, marketing, implementing, coordinating and supervising recreation programs with involvement in managing recreation programs, recreation classes, volunteers, summer camps and special events for the community.

Duties/Responsibilities

•Plan, organized and implement recreation programs by coordinating a variety of after school programs, recreation classes/camps, and community events.
•Work independently and be responsible for overseeing activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities, community center, and other public facilities. Includes set up and take down at facilities and areas for recreation programs and special events.
•Prioritize job tasks and complete them within specified time frames and meeting deadlines.
•Assists in recruiting, training, supervising, directing and evaluating seasonal staff, instructors, volunteers and participants.
•Prepares reports describing and evaluating programs at completion of activity and identifies methods and areas to improve.
•Maintains supplies, equipment and materials in support of athletic and recreation programs and advises supervisor in advance of programs equipment and supply needs.
•Perform necessary manual labor and skilled tasks that may require use of lifting heavy objects, stooping, bending and twisting.
•Monitors the day-to-day operations of recreation programs including making site visits, handling and resolving complaints and ensuring that programs have require materials and supplies, and formulates and organizes program plans and schedules for seasonal and/or year-round activities.
•Enforces city policies, procedures and park rules for staff, instructors, volunteers and contracted facility renters, as well as enforcement of safety and operating procedures.
•Works to achieve professional development goals, which will facilitate the successful completion of department objectives that will contribute to the city's vision statement.
•Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

•Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of recreational activities.
•Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of recreation and special events.
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Computer skills and knowledge of internet-based programs and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher.)
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to respond to inquiries in a timely manner
•Handle multiple priorities and demands for programs and facilities; respond in a courteous and professional manner with both internal and external customers.
•Plan, develop, implement, prepare, and effectively present information.
•Work independently and prioritize work assignments.
•Strong organizational, supervisory, planning, programming and technology skills.
•Valid Utah driver license.

Education/Experience
•Graduation from High School (College graduate is preferred)
•Or 2 years of recreation programming, education teaching, or related experience.
•Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position requires an employee to walk or run. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. Employee may be asked to lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Hiring Policy

Lindon City Corporation in an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lindon City will not base its hiring decisions on non-meritorious factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion. Lindon City will not refuse to hire an individual who is disabled who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the position with reasonable accommodations when they do not create undue hardship.

Hiring is conditioned upon submission to and successfully passing a drug screen and background check.

Job tags

Salary

$21 - $31.45 per hour