Assistant Program Coordinator-Aquatics

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro seeks a dynamic recreation professional to plan, implement, and evaluate diverse programming in assigned areas. You will coordinate with supervisors and staff to achieve programming goals and deliver quality services to patrons.

The role requires leading staff and volunteers, maintaining records, and managing facility equipment and logistics. A driver’s license and CPR/AED certification within six months are required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
• Experience in facility programming or recreation management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR/AED certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate diverse programming in assigned focus areas.
• Coordinate with supervisors and staff to meet programming goals.
• Deliver services and lead program success.
• Maintain inventory and manage facility equipment.
• Supervise staff and volunteers and maintain records and time sheets.
• Submit maintenance requests and handle funds as needed.

Skills

English communication

Facility programming

Staff supervision

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field

Job description

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates diversified programming in specialized areas of focus.
• Coordinates with supervisors and other department staff to accomplish programming goals, conducts and actively participates in scheduled activities. Delivers specialty services, specific to the goals of assigned area, and leads and participates in the success of the program as a whole.
• Interacts with patrons to provide a positive customer experience. Provides accurate information regarding activities and services.
• Maintains inventory, sets up and takes down, operates and takes responsibility for recreational equipment such as adjustable basketball goals, volleyball nets and standards, AV equipment, or other facility equipment.
• Coordinates facility staffing needs and supervises assigned staff and volunteers.
• Maintains records and reports, reviews and signs time sheets of staff.
• Generates supply lists for areas within the facility and submits maintenance requests.
• Reconciles receipts, make bank deposits, and manages funds.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Performs work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time.
• Involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in facility programming, recreation management, or closely related is required.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have current CPR/AED certifications or acquire certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

***Additional certifications related to assigned area of focus is preferred. For example, a Golf Professional may have PGA or LPGA Membership, or Aquatics may be a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and/or National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.