Recreation Coordinator

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize and supervise staff, volunteers, programs, facilities and operations within assigned recreation service areas. Assignments may emphasize athletics or community recreation and may include leagues, centers, aquatics and special events.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation or public administration, plus 1–3 years of related experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in recreational or cultural programs.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate assigned recreation programs, facilities, activities, and special events.
• Select, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate services involving athletics, pools, leagues, and community programs.
• Assist with operating budgets, revenues, expenditures, and financial records.
• Assist with grants, sponsorships, marketing, and outreach.
• Prepare program reports, evaluations, and performance measures.
• Communicate with residents and partners to coordinate services and resolve concerns.
• Ensure compliance with city policies and safety requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.

Skills

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Program planning

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or public administration

Job description

Summary

The Recreation Coordinator, under general supervision, plans, organizes, and supervises staff, volunteers, programs, facilities, and operations within assigned recreation service areas. Assignments may emphasize athletics or community recreation based on departmental needs and may include sports leagues and tournaments, community and senior centers, aquatics and splashpads, user groups, concessions, specialty programs, and special events.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate assigned recreation programs, facilities, activities, and special events;
• Select, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff, instructors, and volunteers, directly or indirectly;
• Coordinate services involving athletics, community and senior recreation, aquatics and splashpads, leagues, tournaments, user groups, concessions, and specialty programs, as assigned;
• Assist with preparing and administering operating budgets and monitor program revenues, expenditures, and financial records;
• Assist with grants, sponsorships, marketing, community outreach, and other program funding opportunities;
• Prepare program reports, evaluations, feasibility studies, performance measures, and other administrative records;
• Communicate with residents, participants, user groups, community partners, and City staff to coordinate services, receive input, and resolve concerns;
• Ensure assigned programs and operations comply with applicable City policies, safety requirements, and department procedures;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, community organizations, and the public using principles of good customer service;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, public administration, or a related field, with an additional one to three years of experience providing recreational or cultural programs and activities; or any combination of relevant education and experience. Public agency experience is preferred.
• Valid current Driver's License
• Physical exam required

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Recreational trends and philosophies;
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
• Principles and practices of work safety;
• Use of modern office procedures, methods of computer equipment.

Ability To

• Organize, implement and direct recreation and leisure programs;
• Analyze, supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the operating budget;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally sit, kneel, bend, walk and stand during the shift;
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs or inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend during shift;
• Push and pull objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.