Recreation Programs & Facility Operations Lead

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit is seeking an Assistant Recreation Activities Coordinator to help administer and coordinate a broad range of recreation programs. You will also manage venue bookings, schedules, and daily on-site operations to support events and reservations.

The role involves oversight of staff, collaboration on city-wide activities, and ensuring safe, efficient program delivery in recreation facilities. A driver’s license and background checks are included in the process.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with coursework in community recreation, education, or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in the recreation field, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facility's master calendar and primary contact for private bookings.
• Oversee daily facility operations and ensure event readiness and safety.
• Supervise staff performance and plan programs, events, and staff workflow.
• Assist in planning after-school and city-wide recreation activities.
• Coordinate staff and volunteers and provide guidance on policies and procedures.

Skills

Recreation principles

Training techniques

Org structure

Urban social issues

Rec & athletic programs

PC & office software

Effective communication

Team interaction

Physical agility

Supervision

Program development

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Two-year college in related field

Tools

PC & office software

Job description

The City of Detroit is seeking an Assistant Recreation Activities Coordinator to help administer and coordinate a broad range of recreation programs. You will also manage venue bookings, schedules, and daily on-site operations to support events and reservations.

The role involves oversight of staff, collaboration on city-wide activities, and ensuring safe, efficient program delivery in recreation facilities. A driver’s license and background checks are included in the process.