Park Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to support the Recreation department at Kroc Park. You will coordinate and supervise programs, rentals, and events, ensuring safe environments and smooth operations.

Qualifications include strong character, ability to follow directions, English communication skills, and flexibility for varied schedules. Driving may be required with a valid license and passing a Salvation Army driving test.

Qualifications

• A person of good character.
• Able to follow directions.
• Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed for programming.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• If driving, must have a valid driver’s license and pass Salvation Army 12 passenger driving test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise programs taking place in conjunction with the Kroc Park, including rentals, leagues, and tournaments.
• Display good character and be passionate about impacting others’ lives through sports and recreation.
• Use excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations and build rapport with clients.
• Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for participants.
• Act as on-site coordinator for issues with program members, parents, or opposing teams.
• Maintain fields and courts, oversee setup and teardown of equipment, and manage safety.
• Record match results and keep statistics; enforce rules and arbitrate disputes.
• Support tournament setup/breakdown and volunteer coordination.
• All other duties as needed by the Fitness and Recreation Management Team.

Skills

Character

Follow directions

english communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

REPORTS TO: Fitness and Recreation Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Part-Time

FUNCTION: The person in this position will fill a variety of program needs. The nature of the task and

responsibilities will change to some degree based upon the program they are assisting in; but their character and attitude must always promote the Christian faith and be in keeping with the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of programs taking place in conjunction with the Kroc Park. This could include monitoring the facilities, special events, classes, field trips and various programs (SK2, Summer Camps, Corps programs), rentals, leagues, and tournaments.

General

• Display good character and be passionate about impacting other’s lives through the realm of Sports and Recreation
• Display a good understanding of Sports
• Use excellent communication skills to work positively with different populations and build rapport with clients
• Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for participants
• Give the Fitness and Recreation Manager advanced notice if unable to be at scheduled shift
• Will work evening and weekend hours as needed for sports programs

Will work with Recreation and Fitness Manager and Soccer Specialist.

• Will be on site for the duration of the rentals, games, programs, and tournaments

Programs, Rentals, and Games

• Responsible for set-up and tear-down of all equipment, including Proper Goals, Corner Flags, Benches/Water/First Aid Supplies, Pickleball Courts
• Responsible for restroom cleanliness and stock of all paper towels and toilet paper
• Responsible for all official payments. Must get signatures from all officials before games
• Will act as the on-site coordinator in case of any issues with program members, parents, or opposite teams
• Responsible for getting players and spectators off the field if the Lightning alarm goes off
• Maintenance of fields, and courts
• Ensure the timeliness of the fields
• Record all match results and keep track of stats
• Enforcing rules and regulations
• Arbitrating disputes
• Officiating awards ceremonies

Tournament Set-up and Breakdown

• Bracketing/Team Communication
• Referee coordination
• Field/Courts set up and organization
• Volunteer management (i.e. scorekeepers)
• Ensure the timeliness of the courts

• All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Fitness and Recreation Management Team

Qualifications

• A person of good character
• Able to follow directions
• Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed for programming
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Must be able to work well with others
• If this person will be needed to drive as part of their responsibilities, then they will need to have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a Salvation Army 12 passenger driving test

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.