Park Programs & Community Recreation Coordinator

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia seeks a Recreation Coordinator to assist in planning, coordinating and implementing youth, adult and senior programs at the Park Center. The role includes coordinating customer relations and handling related clerical tasks under general supervision.

The position involves light physical work, safety oversight, scheduling, and program evaluation, with collaboration across city divisions and outside organizations to maximize participation and community impact.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in recreation administration, performing or visual arts or a closely related field.
• Two years of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within six (6) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements Park Center and recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults and senior citizens with varying interests, recreational needs and abilities, including but not limited to after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club activities, leisure activities, sports activities, tournaments, etc.
• Provides leadership and sets the tone of the facility that encourages and promotes an environment of creativity, attention to detail, friendliness, customer service, and positive staff-participant interaction.
• Ensures participant compliance with established rules and regulations, and standards of safety.
• Instructs groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate.
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes to improve programs, services and participation as appropriate.
• Maintains activity schedules and calendars.
• Monitors attendance and maintains related records; evaluates programs for effectiveness, and recommends changes as appropriate to improve services and programs.
• Collaborates with other City divisions, departments and outside organizations as appropriate to maximize the success of the program.
• Collects and accounts for program fee payments.
• Accepts and processes reservations for facility.
• Inspects grounds and facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of City property.
• Prepares records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations.
• Participates in marketing and public relations efforts.
• Assists in coordinating activities and functions with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Data entry

Communication

Group coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in recreation administration, performing or visual arts or a closely related field

CPR and First Aid certifications

Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License

Job description

City of Columbia seeks a Recreation Coordinator to assist in planning, coordinating and implementing youth, adult and senior programs at the Park Center. The role includes coordinating customer relations and handling related clerical tasks under general supervision.

The position involves light physical work, safety oversight, scheduling, and program evaluation, with collaboration across city divisions and outside organizations to maximize participation and community impact.