Coordinator of Leisure Services

St. Louis Arc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Arc seeks a Coordinator of Leisure Services to administer and supervise leisure programs for individuals with disabilities. In this mid-senior role, you will enhance participants' lives through recreation while collaborating with various community organizations. The position offers growth opportunities along with benefits for physical and professional wellness.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Time off

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years experience in program supervision.
• Willingness to complete training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program coordination and development for recreation activities.
• Ensure health and safety of participants.
• Assist with funding applications and program budgets.

Skills

Database Management

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

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Job Details

Description

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

The Coordinator of Leisure Services is responsible for the administration, supervision, fiscal management, and implementation of activities, leisure, and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What You Will Do

Empower people to live their best life by providing high quality services in our Leisure Department.

• Adhere to Arc Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment
• Provide quality services and customer satisfaction while ensuring health and safety for participants, staff, interns, and volunteers involved in programs
• Responsible for overall program coordination, development, planning and implementation of high-quality recreation, leisure and volunteer projects that invoke meaningful participation
• Assist with preparing funding applications, quarterly/year end reports and program budgets
• Collaborate and consult with Behavior Specialist to implement positive strategies to ensure participants are successfully involved and engaged in programs
• Assist with onboarding and retention of new staff, interns and volunteers
• Promote Leisure programs and recruit individuals with disabilities, volunteers, and community members
• Develop and implement individualized support plans, goals and outcomes in accordance to external funders and St. Louis Arc’s requirements
• Develop, collaborate, and maintain relationships with local Parks and Recreation Departments, YMCA/YWCA, community centers and colleges, volunteer organizations, professional members and networks and vendors.
• Evaluate, analyze and enhance overall program quality and experience
• Demonstrate and support all St. Louis Arc Diversity and Inclusion practices and initiatives
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.

• We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
• Online and classroom-based opportunities for training
  
  

Your work hours will include Monday-Friday hours with some evenings and weekends based on program needs.

Applicants Should Also Expect

• Participation in an on-call rotation required
  
  

What We Expect Of You

The flexible, respectful individual we see in this position is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies or similar program
• Valid Driver’s License and current Auto Insurance
• One to three years' experience in supervising and implementing recreational programs
• Willingness and ability to complete agency-provided training including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration Level 1, Mandt, and other online and classroom-based training
  
  

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Database Management skills, Salesforce preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the benefits of recreation, experiential education, and leisure
• Ability to complete documentation according to the agency guidelines
• Strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize, and flexibility
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
  
  

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust in the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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