Recreation Center Coordinator – McMillen Center (Seasonal)

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to assist the Recreation Supervisor in delivering community programs, festivals, and park activities that engage residents of all ages.

You will help plan, implement, promote, and evaluate programs with budgets and materials, supervise staff when needed, process attendance and fees, and uphold park rules with excellent customer service.

Evenings and weekend hours are required. The position supports public programming across city parks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of advanced recreation education or equivalent experience.
• Supervision experience in recreational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead recreational programs, festivals, and events.
• Research, plan, and implement programs with budgets and evaluations.
• Maintain attendance records and collect program fees.
• Provide excellent customer service and enforce park rules.
• Assist with marketing, promotions, and rental supervision.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, facilities, and park appearance.
• Follow safety protocols and city policies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Parks knowledge

Customer service

Public interaction

Flexible hours

Staff collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Advanced recreation education

Equivalent experience

Supervision experience

Job description

Recreation Coordinator - Parks & Recreation

What You'll Do

Assist the Recreation Supervisor or Manager in delivering recreational services, including planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating programs and activities for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead recreational programs, festivals, and special events
• Research, plan, and implement programs with budgets, equipment, and evaluations
• Maintain attendance records and collect program fees
• Provide excellent customer service and enforce park rules
• Assist with marketing, promotion, and rental supervision
• Maintain supplies, equipment, facilities, and general park appearance
• Follow safety protocols and city policies

What You Bring - Education & Experience

• High school diploma plus two years of advanced education in recreation or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in supervision and recreational settings preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication
• Knowledge of Parks & Recreation facilities and operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Professional appearance and ability to work well with staff and the public

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret manuals, reports, and safety instructions
• Basic math and reasoning skills to calculate program costs, areas, and proportions

Certifications

• Valid Indiana Driver's License

Physical Demands

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Requires close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.