Aquatics & Cultural Arts Programs Coordinator

City of Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia, SC seeks a program supervisor to develop and implement city-wide athletic and cultural arts programs, collaborating with local agencies to deliver diverse offerings for residents and visitors. Under general supervision, you will design, schedule and oversee activities, facilities and staff to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating leagues and events for youth and adults, recruiting volunteers, managing budgets and reports, maintaining equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, parks and recreation administration, leisure services or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within six (6) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge and support of Aquatics programming to include pool supervision and general operations.
• Assists in planning, organizing and implementing a diversified athletic and cultural arts programs to meet the varied needs, interests and abilities of City residents.
• Assists in ensuring department compliance with all City policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists in seeking and securing sponsorships and other funding support for athletic programs and activities.
• Plans, coordinates and implements assigned athletic and cultural arts programs and events for youth and adults, including league play, instructional clinics, visual and performing arts and special events.
• Assists in recruiting and coordinating the work of volunteers; conducts certification clinics for coaches and volunteers.
• Collects and accounts for program fees and other monies.
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes to improve programs, services and participation as appropriate.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and submits required activity reports.
• Designs and implements new programs.
• Operations community outreach programs.
• Manages assigned facilities and ensures safety.
• Maintains athletic and arts supply of inventory.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints of program participants and the general public.
• Attends City, staff and community meetings and events as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Volunteer coordination

Public speaking

Data entry / clerical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, parks and recreation administration, leisure services or closely related field

Job description

The City of Columbia, SC seeks a program supervisor to develop and implement city-wide athletic and cultural arts programs, collaborating with local agencies to deliver diverse offerings for residents and visitors. Under general supervision, you will design, schedule and oversee activities, facilities and staff to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating leagues and events for youth and adults, recruiting volunteers, managing budgets and reports, maintaining equipment,