Recreation Center Coordinator – Weisser

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne – Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for the Weisser CYC to plan, lead, and evaluate CYC activities, ensuring safe, engaging experiences for all participants.

The schedule covers Summer hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with afterschool 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. when school is out; requirements include a post‑high‑school education in PE/Leisure, a valid Indiana driver’s license, First Aid/CPR, and ServSafe, plus strong organization and communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-high school education in Physical Education, Leisure Studies, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and take initiative in planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organize, and evaluate CYC activities.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for all programs.
• Ensure participant discipline and safety.
• Track daily attendance and maintain registration files.
• Assist in marketing CYC programs.
• Fill in or assist in other program areas as needed.
• Support seasonal staff, including training and access to materials.
• Report facility irregularities to supervisor.
• Act as back-up for the Program Facility Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Diversity experience

Education

Post-high school education in PE/Leisure

Job description

Bring your energy and creativity to Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation! Join our team as a Recreation Coordinator at Weisser CYC and help deliver fun, safe, and engaging programs for the community.

City of Fort Wayne – Parks & Recreation

Position: Recreation Coordinator – Weisser Schedule: Summer hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Afterschool program 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (when school is out 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

What You'll Do:

• Plan, lead, organize, and evaluate CYC activities
• Maintain equipment and supplies for all programs
• Ensure participant discipline and safety
• Track daily attendance and maintain registration files
• Assist in marketing CYC programs
• Fill in or assist in other program areas as needed
• Support seasonal staff, including training and access to materials
• Report facility irregularities to supervisor
• Act as back-up for the Program Facility Coordinator as needed

Qualifications:

• Two years of post-high school education in Physical Education, Leisure Studies, or equivalent experience in recreation or leisure activities

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative in planning activities
• Experience working effectively with diverse groups

Required Certifications:

• Valid Indiana Driver's License (if City vehicle is used)
• First Aid and CPR Certification (American Heart Association) within 2 weeks of employment
• ServSafe Certification

Physical Demands:

• Regular talking and hearing, frequent sitting and hand use
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to outside weather
• Noise level usually loud

Equal Opportunity Employer