Recreation Coordinator I

City-of-Clearwater; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clearwater is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to create, promote, and implement all recreation programs across its facilities. You will manage calendars, pricing, and staffing for after-school, camp, and special events, while delivering strong customer service and coordinating with instructors and guest speakers.

Required: a High School Diploma or GED and two years of related experience; a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus two years of customer service, recreational, or program development experience.
• Knowledge of recreation programs, classes, activities, and marketing a focus.
• Strong customer service and ability to engage facility patrons.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, implements and monitors programming, activities, and other services for the recreation facilities.
• Manages participation numbers in RecTrac, maximizes fitness center, multi-purpose space, gymnasium and field usage, and markets and promotes programs.
• Develops, organizes, and implements after-school and camp programs, special events, curriculum, and activity guidelines.
• Greets and assists patrons; answers phones, provides online responses, and handles information requests.
• Maintains, monitors, and tracks expenditures; submits financial paperwork and tracks purchases.
• Interviews, hires, and oversees summer staff and program staff; creates work schedules and ensures policy adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Program development

Marketing programs

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Facility operations

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RecTrac

Job description

ENTRY SALARY: $22.28/HR

CURRENT LISTING IS FOR ATHLETICS DIVISION

Under general direction, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the creation, promotion, implementation, and programming activities for all recreation programs within the Clearwater recreation facilities.

Essential Functions

-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creates, develops, implements and monitors programming, activities, and other services for the recreation facilities of Clearwater; manages participation numbers in RecTrac, maximizes fitness center, multi-purpose space, gymnasium and field usage, and markets and promotes programs within the community.

• Develops, organizes, and implements the After-School Program, Camp Programs, Silver Sneaker Programs, age specific activities, field trips, activity lessons, games, arts, parent's nights, and various other special events and services; researches and develops appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and activity guidelines.

• Manages, monitors, updates, and coordinates the facility program calendar; sets up classes, recommends pricing structures, changes seasonal programs, and ensures that all programs are organized to run smoothly; creates fliers, marketing materials, and promotional brochures.

• Greets, engages, registers, directs, and performs all customer service activities for the recreation facilities; answers phones, provides online responses, and ensures all patrons have all necessary information that has been requested.

• Maintains, monitors, and tracks expenditures for the programs and services offered; submits financial paperwork, manages resource and program allocation, and tracks all purchases.

• Researches, gathers, and compiles information for field trips, guest speakers, instructors, camp supplies, and necessary equipment; gathers rental information and ensures the collection of all fees.

• Interviews, hires, and oversees potential summer staff, camp leaders, and program counselors; makes staffing recommendations, provides training, and oversees hired personnel; creates work schedules and ensures all work is in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure all programs and centers are professionally developed, organized, well-staffed, and meet the needs of the community.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment

A valid State driver's license is required.

Please see additional information about the screening standards for this position at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate PLUS two (2) years of customer service, recreational, or program development experience.

Knowledge

• Customer service andengaging with facility patrons
• City recreational programs, classes, and activities; program development
• Facility maintenance and organization
• Marketing and promotion of programs

• Supervision and personnel management
• Program Management
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policiesand procedures;computers and general office equipment

Skill in –

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs and services
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Engaging with patrons and directing them to the appropriate programs
• Researching, compiling, andpreparing information for programs, instructors, schedules, and activities
• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff
• Operating a computerwith proficiency; typing and software