Recreation Program Coordinator – Special Events & Programs

CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabeth City is seeking a recreation supervisor to plan, coordinate, and oversee a wide range of community programs, day camps, after school activities, and special events. You will work with staff and volunteers, manage instructors, and ensure safe, quality programming aligned with department goals.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Recreation, you will develop schedules, monitor program needs, promote activities on social media, and assist with budgeting and funding strategies

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in leisure science or physical education.
• At least two years of experience in directing recreation programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and promotes recreation activities for various age groups; staff scheduling and staffing.
• Monitors and evaluates programs; identifies enhancements and equipment needs.
• Coordinates program design, class structure, sites, participant numbers, and instructor hires.

Skills

Program planning

Staff supervision

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Associate degree in leisure science or physical education

Two years recreation program experience

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this job is to plan, coordinate, and supervise a variety of recreational and leisure time activities for the community including day camps, after school programs, instructional classes, community events, and special programs.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings and reports directly to the Superintendent of Recreation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Plans, organizes, and promotes recreation activities for various age groups including such programs as leisure classes, community events, day camps, physical exercise programs, and other activities; arranges schedules, locations, and personnel to staff such activities


• Monitors and evaluates program offerings and community needs; identifies potential enhancements and programming opportunities; researches and prepares recommendations for new programs and equipment.


• Coordinates program design, outlines class structure, chooses site, determines number of participants, and hires instructors.


• Plans, organizes, publicizes and supervises various activities such as Father Daughter Dance, Mommy & Me Dance, and Easter Egg Events, Halloween activities, seasonal and other events.


• Instructs and supervises volunteers and paid staff; assigns and reviews and assures standards and requirement are being met


• Promotes programs and events, solicits donations and sponsorships, prepares flyers, brochures and promotions for activities and programs


• Promotes activities, programs and events using the department social media outlets.


• Purchases materials and maintains inventory of supply needs for after school care, summer camp, community events and programs; and manages associated budget lines. Assists with alternate funding solutions.


• Attends department staff meetings and program workshops.


• Receives customer inquiries and requests; addresses and resolves complex customer service issues; provides responses


• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of recreational and leisure time programs and along with considerable knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of public recreation.


• Knowledge or ability to learn and apply department online registration program.


• Proficient skill in written and oral communication


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to effectively plan and execute a year round program of recreational activities, and the ability to plan and coordinate the work of temporary, volunteer, or paid workers.


• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, citizens, employees, supervisors, and participants.


• Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff of various ages and abilities

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires Associate degree in leisure science, physical education and two (2) years of experience in conducting recreation programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.


• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.


• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.


• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.


• Traffic; Moving machinery.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.