Recreation Programs Lead – Activities & Events

Twinsburg, City of (OH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Twinsburg is seeking an Activities Coordinator - Recreation to develop, coordinate, schedule, implement, supervise and evaluate a variety of recreational programs, activities and special events. This full-time role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Under the Parks and Recreation Department, you will recruit and train seasonal staff, manage program records and budgets, prepare reports and promotional

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred; two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; ability to learn recreational software applications.
• Must possess or obtain Lifeguard, First Aid, Babysitting Training Instructor and CPR/AED certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, professional journals, and regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply basic algebra/geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written/oral instructions.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with acceptable driving record; eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment, hiring, scheduling/training of volunteers, part-time and seasonal staff per city handbook.
• Plans and evaluates recreational and camp activities for all age groups across department and facilities.
• Maintains training, insurance and certification records for staff and volunteers.
• Develops staffing policies and fee structures in cooperation with Parks and Recreation Director(s).
• Creates promotional materials and manages weekly event announcements.
• Secures funds via fundraising, sponsorships, grants and other means to support programming.
• Maintains inventory, attendance and program records; manages revenue; orders supplies and equipment; assists with budgets.
• Meets with groups/public to discuss programs and represents the department to community and government groups.
• Creates operations manuals, brochures and reports.
• Assists with facility management in the absence of the manager/director, including reception, lifeguarding and fieldhouse duties as needed.
• Performs routine office functions such as answering phones, scheduling facilities and participant registration.
• Coordinates independent contractors related to programming and prepares related reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Writing routine reports

Mathematical concepts

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Recreational software

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Babysitting Training Instructor

Job description

The City of Twinsburg is seeking an Activities Coordinator - Recreation to develop, coordinate, schedule, implement, supervise and evaluate a variety of recreational programs, activities and special events. This full-time role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Under the Parks and Recreation Department, you will recruit and train seasonal staff, manage program records and budgets, prepare reports and promotional