Assistant Recreation Coordinator

Gfoat; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of recreation programs for the parks and recreation department and the Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center. The role includes supervising recreation staff and coordinating athletic leagues and tournaments.

The position requires a bachelor degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field, plus experience or a combination of education and experience, along with a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in recreation, physical education, or related field with an additional one year of responsible recreation experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: Valid Current Driver's License; Physical Exam Required

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervising, and conducting recreation programs, including athletic leagues and tournaments, or specialized recreation
• Supervise officials and other employees
• Assist in preparation of budget and program measures for an assigned area of recreation
• Assist in preparing grant applications for program funding and assist in grant administration
• Assist in collecting and accounting for fees paid for recreation programs
• Develop and coordinate marketing and retention strategies
• Perform related duties as directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

One year of recreation experience or equivalent

Job description

Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of recreation programs for the parks and recreation department and the Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center. Selects, trains, and supervises recreation staff.

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning, supervising, and conducting recreation programs, including athletic leagues and tournaments, or specialized recreation;
• Supervise officials and other employees;
• Assist in preparation of budget and program measures for an assigned area of recreation;
• Assist in preparing grant applications for program funding and assist in grant administration;
• Assist in collecting and accounting for fees paid for recreation programs;
• Develop and coordinate marketing and retention strategies;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field with an additional one year of responsible recreation experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Recreation trends and philosophies.
• The game of tennis, pickle ball, softball, volleyball, basketball, and flag football.
• Youth sports safety and training requirements.
• Office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and lead recreational activities;
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others;
• Keep records and keep reports;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, and kneel during the shift;
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and other inclined surfaces;
• Occasionally push and pull objects;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the left and right while sitting or standing;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.