Recreation Coordinator I

Wpraweb; Town of Sun Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Wisconsin Retirement System

Health plan

Paid parental leave

Dress for your day

Language stipend for eligible staff

Job summary

Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department in Sun Prairie, WI is seeking a Recreation Coordinator I to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate youth and adult sports and fitness programs. You will assist with logistics, registrations, shelter reservations, and staff orientation while supporting office operations and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating class times, facility bookings, and brochures; leading programs; recruiting and training staff and volunteers; and handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Education, Physical Education, Public Relations, or another related field desired, but not required.
• Less than one year of experience in community-wide public recreation.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel within the City to check program status.
• Work hours may vary due to programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates a variety of recreation programs to include sports, fitness and enrichment.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates seasonal and LTE program staff and program volunteers.
• Assists in the preparation of department program brochures including, but not limited to the annual Summer Fun Guide, Rec Connection program guides and individual program flyers.
• Lead and instruct programs and classes as necessary.
• Assist with inventorying, organization and purchasing of program supplies and materials.
• Coordinates class times and facility reservations with instructors and other program managers.
• Recommends, interprets, explains, and enforces program policies and procedures.
• Assists in departmental social media postings through Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Assists with department office operations as needed.
• Assists with office coverage and processes program registrations, shelter reservations and general office support as needed.
• Enforces safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned
• Meets regularly with PRF Business Manager to discuss programs, staff, and operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Education, Physical Education, Public Relations, or another related field

Job description

Recreation Coordinator I
Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

Under the direction of the PRF Business Manager, the Recreation Coordinator I conducts research, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates various recreation programs, with a special focus on youth & adult sports and fitness. This position assists with program logistics to include facility availability, preparations, supplies, and instructor/volunteer orientation and ongoing support and supervision. The Recreation Coordinator I also assists in administrative functions as necessary such as processing program registrations, shelter reservations and providing general office coverage as needed.

Regular Work Hours: (Labor Day-Memorial Day) 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Summer Hours: (Memorial Day-Labor Day) 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fridays: This position will require regular work outside of these established office hours to support programming.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates a variety of recreation programs to include sports, fitness and enrichment.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates seasonal and LTE program staff and program volunteers.
• Assists in the preparation of department program brochures including, but not limited to the annual Summer Fun Guide, Rec Connection program guides and individual program flyers.
• Lead and instruct programs and classes as necessary.
• Assist with the inventorying, organization and purchasing of program supplies and materials.
• Coordinates class times and facility reservations with instructors and other program managers.
• Recommends, interprets, explains, and enforces program policies and procedures.
• Assists in departmental social media postings through Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Assists with department office operations as needed.
• Assists with office coverage and processes program registrations, shelter reservations and general office support as needed.
• Enforces safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned
• Meets regularly with PRF Business Manager to discuss programs, staff, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Education, Physical Education, Public Relations, or another related field desired, but not required.
• Less than one year of experience in community-wide public recreation program.
• Necessary Special Requirements:
  • Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
  • Must be able to travel throughout the City to check the status of recreation programs. Work hours may vary due to programs and events being conducted outside of normal office hours.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This work required the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
  • Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions during all seasons of the year.
  • This position occasionally works varying hours to meet the needs of programs and due to programs and events being conducted outside of normal office hours.
  • Must be able to travel throughout the city to check the status of recreation programs and inspect work and facilities.
  • Work is primarily in an office setting, with regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions throughout all seasons of the year.

Salary/Salary Range

$24.74 Hourly

Benefits

• Vacation of at least 3 weeks to start
• Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Competitive Health Plan / Dental / Vision
• Paid Sick Leave - accrual of 4 hours per pay period
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Clinic
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Dress for your day dress code
• Hybrid work environment
• Language stipend for eligible employees

Closing Date

11/01/2026