Recreation Program Coordinator - Recreation Programs (Temporary Term)

City of Dubuque, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dubuque, IA seeks a Recreation Supervisor to lead community recreation activities for all ages, enforcing rules and promoting safety. The role includes coordinating programs in City parks and facilities to deliver engaging, accessible activities for residents.

The supervisor will work with recreation staff, prepare reports, respond to public concerns, and ensure daily operations run smoothly with a focus on safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Recreation or education experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports to the program supervisor.
• Administer first aid and follow emergency procedures.
• Respond to public concerns, problems or suggestions.
• Gather information to provide services to participants.
• Organize recreational activities in parks or facilities.
• Greet participants and accompany groups to activities.
• Liaise between department and community to improve communication.
• Maintain safety of equipment and programming areas.
• Be aware of additional activity at program locations.

Skills

Recreation Safety and Security

Customer Service

Education and Training

Coordination

Service Orientation

Monitoring

Job description

*Positions will be filled for various locations throughout the city.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The supervisor will conduct recreation activities with groups in the community, organize, lead and promote age appropriate activities, such as sports, games, social recreation, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members; and perform other duties as assigned. The supervisor is responsible for the general safety and supervision of all participants.

Job Duties

• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports and paperwork to the program supervisor.
• Administer first aid and follow emergency procedures in case of accident or injury.
• Respond or attend to public concerns, problems or suggestions.
• Notify the proper authority (for example, police, neighborhood supervisor) for elevated or out of control problems.
• Report broken equipment and vandalism to the recreation supervisor; and thefts per established processes.
• Prepare and implement recreation programs in City parks, facilities, or open spaces. Complete required paperwork to report thefts.
• Cooperate and communicate with other recreation staff.
• Be aware of additional activity at program locations
• Maintain control of keys for facilities and/or Rec n Roll trailer, clean and maintain equipment, ensure safety of equipment in use as well as area that is being programmed.
• Organize recreational activities.
• Gather information in order to provide services to participants.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Liaise between department and community to improve communication.
• Greet participants and visitors.
• Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Recreation Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security of participants and facilities during recreational activities.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of participant satisfaction.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for training teaching and instruction of rules and regulations and for individuals and groups.
• Coordination - Changing what is done based on other staff and program collaboration and program needs.
• Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
• Monitoring - Keeping track of how people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements; and ofsafety of the facility and grounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least 16 years of age.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Recreation or education experience.