Recreation Program Coordinator

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburg is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to support indoor, outdoor, arts, crafts, and youth programs. The role involves supervising facilities, ensuring safety, and coordinating community activities with park staff. May lead others and provide direction as needed.

Requires a high school diploma (or GED) and the ability to work with the public, follow city policies, and manage program logistics. Bilingual preferred and CPR/First Aid certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Own transportation preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and directions.
• Good public relations ability.
• Learn and become knowledgeable with departmental and city rules/regulations.
• Bookkeeping and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events.
• Maintain facilities and monitor park and building for safety.
• Attend in services and weekly staff meetings.
• Assist in implementation of Community Recreation Programs.
• Assist in team sports practices and tournaments.
• Assist in implementing special events.
• Perform physical and manual work.
• Plan and coordinate activities with supervisor and co-workers.
• Prepare for and attend staff meetings as needed.
• Assist other staff as assigned.
• Implement programs assigned.
• Familiarize self with city rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Own transportation

Work under pressure

Follow instructions

Public relations

Regulations knowledge

Bookkeeping/management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title

Recreation Program Coordinator

Department

Parks and Recreation

Reports to

Recreation Supervisor

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Type

Safety Sensitive

Effective Date

05/01/2022

Job Summary

Preforms indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, educational, low organized programs and activities for youth 6-17 years of age. Work involves overseeing and maintaining assigned facility, and park dealing with the general public, maintaining safety of members, public and staff, maintaining a high profile in the community, and supervising participants in recreation and education activities. May supervise work of others and serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.

Essential Job Functions

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

• a. Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events.
• b. Maintain facilities and monitor park and building for safety.
• c. Must attend in services, and weekly staff meetings.
• d. Assist in implementation of Community Recreation Programs.
• e. Assist in team sports practices and tournaments.
• f. Assist in implementing special events.
• g. Perform physical and manual work.
• h. Plan and coordinate activities with supervisor and co-workers.
• i. Prepare for and attend staff meetings as needed.
• j. Must assist other staff as assigned.
• k. Implement programs assigned.
• l. Requires knowledge of equipment operations and safety procedures.
• m. Familiarize him/herself with city rules, regulations and policies etc.
• n. Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Conditions of Employment

1. Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
2. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
3. Must have a current valid class \"C\" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
4. Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
5. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Required Education

Pursuing high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Education Preference

Not Applicable

Educational Substitute

Not Applicable

Required Work Experience

No experience required.

Experience Preference

Preferred some professional work experience in the Parks & Recreation Field or equivalent.

Supervisory Experience Requirement

Not Applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• a. Prefer individual have own transportation
• b. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• c. Ability to understand and follow instructions and directions.
• d. Good public relations ability
• e. Learn and become knowledgeable with departmental and city rules/regulations.
• f. Bookkeeping and management skills.

Equipment Materials

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

• Computer
• General office equipment
• Athletic recreation games
• Art & crafts equipment

Work Conditions

Individual works indoors and outdoors to implement and supervise programs and special events for the community. The job has no significant hazards and the physical demands are low.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.