Recreation Coordinator - Part Time

City of Hawthorne; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hawthorne is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to plan, develop, and evaluate community recreation programs for youth, adults, and seniors. You will coordinate sports, classes, cultural arts, and special events, and work with instructors, volunteers, and staff to deliver engaging programs.

The role involves scheduling, registrations, facilities, equipment, and supplies; promoting programs, maintaining records, and building partnerships with schools and community groups.

Qualifications

• College coursework in recreation or related field is required.
• Experience as Recreation Leader IV or III demonstrates progression.
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability are required.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate community recreation programs, classes, activities, and events.
• Coordinate staff, instructors, coaches, volunteers, and program volunteers.
• Schedule facilities, registrations, staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Promote programs and build partnerships with schools, departments, and the public.
• Maintain program records and assist with program evaluations.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Public communication

Team collaboration

MS Office literacy

Education

30 college units in Recreation or related field

3 years Recreation Leader IV

5 years Recreation Leader III

Tools

None

Job description

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates community recreation programs and activities for youth, adults, seniors. Coordinates sports, classes, cultural arts, specialized events and community programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to the City Maintenance Worker. The duties included on this list are examples and are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Coordinates the planning and implementation of community recreation programs, classes, activities, and special events.
• Assists with recreation staff, instructors, coaches, volunteers, and other personnel involved in recreation programs.
• Plans and organizes cultural arts, sports and special interest programs for the community.
• Coordinates program schedules, registrations, staffing, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinates youth and adult sports programs, including team registration, coaches, practices, games, uniforms, equipment, and officials.
• Schedules games, practices, officials, umpires, referees, and facilities for basketball, soccer, baseball, T-Ball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and other sports programs.
• Plans and coordinates tournaments, competitions, and other special recreation events.
• Coordinates the scheduling and use of Community Center facilities for programs, classes, rentals, meetings, and special events.
• Responds to public questions and provides information about recreation programs, activities, registration, schedules, fees, and facilities.
• Prepares and distributes program information and promotional materials, including brochures, calendars, flyers, posters, letters, and other communications.
• Promotes recreation programs and develops working relationships with schools, community organizations, City departments, and the general public.
• Maintains program records, schedules, participation information, statistics, and other related records.
• Reviews program participation and community needs and recommends new programs or improvements to existing programs.
• Assists with the planning and operation of concession activities, including inventory, staffing, purchasing, and contracting.
• Coordinates the setup and operation of facilities, equipment, and supplies for recreation programs and special events.
• Provides information and assistance to participants, staff, instructors, coaches, and community members.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Thirty (30) college semester units in Recreation or a closely related field OR
• Three (3) years experience in Recreation Leader IV capacity OR
• Five (5) years experience in Recreation Leader III capacity

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City'svehicle insurance policy.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

For more information on duties and responsibilities of the job classification, see our class specifications on our website.