Program Coordinator

The City of Frederick; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage all aspects of assigned recreation programs. The role focuses on development, content creation, scheduling, supplies, instruction, and implementation to deliver engaging community programming.

The coordinator will work with the Recreation Supervisor to plan dates, locations, and resources, while ensuring safety and positive participant experiences in a dynamic municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Recreation Supervisor.
• Assist in scheduling program dates and locations.
• Design, plan, and implement program content.
• Instruct all aspects of the program and oversee instructors or aides.
• Complete accident forms and report to supervisor.
• Ensure safety of all participants.
• Maintain open communication with staff and participants.
• Ensure program area is secure and clean after sessions.
• Record hours worked as directed by supervisor.
• Take attendance and verify waivers signed by participants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Age 21+

Job description

Job Summary

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Job Summary

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

The program coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the given program, ranging from development, program content, scheduling, supplies, instruction, and implementation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Report directly to Recreation Supervisor.
• Work in cooperation with the Recreation Supervisor in scheduling of program dates, location, etc.
• Design, plan, and implement program content.
• Be capable to instruct all aspects of program, as well as oversee instructors or aides.
• Complete all accident forms and report to supervisor.
• Maintain for the safety of all participants.
• Maintain open communication with all staff and patrons of the program.
• Responsible for security, if applicable, and cleanliness of the program area at conclusion of program.
• Record all hours worked as directed by supervisor.
• Take attendance at each class and ensure that program waivers are signed by all participants.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate verbally using the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and work with diverse groups of people.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior instructor or coordinator experience desired

Other Desirables

• License/certificate pertaining to program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job although they may vary by program. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent in this position must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants during programs. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is repeatedly required to move about a court or field setting. The incumbent is required to frequently communicate with program participants and general public. This position requires the incumbent to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Physical demands may vary depending upon program being offered. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Programs may occur indoors in a controlled setting or outdoors under varying weather conditions depending on program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the Above

02
What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?

03
Do you possess prior instructor or coordinator experience?

04
What Parks and Recreation program are you applying to oversee? Ex: softball, music, art or gaming - please share what program interests you.

• Required Question