Assistant Recreation Coordinator

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare package

Job summary

City of Lubbock seeks an individual to assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing a range of recreation programs for the parks and recreation department and Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center. The role involves selecting, training, and supervising recreation staff and supporting budget, grants, and marketing efforts.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field and related experience, along with a valid driver’s license and physical exam clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in recreation, physical education, or related field; plus one year of responsible recreation experience, or an education/experience combination that covers this requirement.
• 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 degree in recreation, physical education, or related field

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.

01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field from an accredited university?

02 Do you have a Valid Current Driver's License?

• Required Question