Recreation Coordinator (Open until filled)

Paylocity; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Manager to plan, organize, and supervise the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities include budgeting, goal setting, staff recruitment, program evaluation, grant collaboration, and community liaison work to ensure safe, engaging, and effective recreation services for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and providing recreational services
• Knowledge of community recreation programming and services
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise staff
• Budget development and monitoring for department programs

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and supervises activities and staff for a recreation center or major program
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department
• Establishes goals and objectives for area of responsibility
• Participates in planning department budget by preparing cost estimates and monitoring expenditures
• Recruits, selects, trains, and monitors regular and temporary staff
• Performs on-site inspections and evaluations to ensure safety and policy compliance
• Conducts program research, analyzes findings, and recommends schedule/fee changes
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints or problems
• Develops yearly program calendar and long-term expansion plans
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies
• Prepares reports on recreation activities and statistics
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes
• Attends local schools or venues to present programs
• Monitors equipment purchase, use and care
• Contributes to grant applications
• Acts as liaison to community groups and agencies

Skills

Planning & organizing

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Grant writing (applications)

Administrative communication

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program within the Parks and Recreation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program;
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department;
• Establishes goals and objectives for area of responsibility;
• Participates in planning department budget by preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitors budget for area of responsibility;
• Recruits, selects, trains, and monitors regular and temporary staff;
• Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures;
• Conducts research and analysis, recommends and establishes schedules and fees for programs and events in area of responsibility;
• Investigates and resolves complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems;
• Conducts assessments on program expansion;
• Recommends renovations to existing facilities;
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations;
• Performs research, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations for change in recreational programming;
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes;
• Prepares reports on recreation activities and other statistics in area of responsibility;
• Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility;
• Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures and regulations,
• Determines distribution materials and methods to promote recreation programs;
• May attend local schools and other venues to present programs;
• Monitor the purchase, use and care of recreation equipment;
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications;
• Acts as liaison to community groups and agencies.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, and practices of planning and providing community based recreational services Principles, methods, and practices of developing and implementing senior and youth care and related activities and programs

Budget development and monitoring; program administration

City policies and procedures, community demographics, and recreational issues

Methods and procedures of recreation facility maintenance and operations, recreation, cultural, and social needs of the community

Ability to:

Effectively plan and organize the activities or program areas

Effectively supervise, train, and develop employees

Conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations; monitor contracts and agreements in area of responsibility

Design, implement, and administer programs; prepare reports

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public

Interpret and apply city laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to recreation indoor and outdoor events and programs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participants in meetings;
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information;
• Ability to follow instructions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan;
• Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements while being punctual;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Staff and the general public;
• Must possess a basic understanding of computer applications and use that include the Microsoft Office Suite;

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License;
• Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree;
• Ability to obtain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification;
• Ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification within 90 days;

Required Education or Experience

• Must be over the age of 18.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in recreation administration, leisure services, or a related field and three years of experience in professional recreation work and recreational planning including one year of supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (or completed with 90 days)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and First Aid Course certification.

May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Columbia Substance Abuse policy.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.