Temporary Shift Coordinator

City of Leavenworth, Kansas; Leavenworth (KS); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The City of Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a Temporary Shift Coordinator for the Parks & Recreation department. This role involves overseeing the Community Center operations, ensuring safety compliance, and supervising staff and volunteers. Candidates must have a high school diploma, two years of supervisory experience, and be at least 21 years old. Responsibilities include monitoring public behavior, handling cash duties, and preparing incident reports. This position works on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise use of the Community Center.
• Monitor compliance with rules and safety.
• Prepare reports on incidents and performance.

Skills

Supervision

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Degree in Recreation or related field

Tools

Personal computer

Cash register

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

Position Title

Temporary Shift Coordinator

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Recreation

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Retirement

N/A

Effective Date

September 12, 2019

General Purpose

Coordinates and supervises the use of the Community Center on a given shift to include operational functions, crowd control, safety and security.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Community Center Manager.

Supervision Exercised

Provides general oversight to Community Center staff, community service workers, and volunteers working at the Community Center. Responsible for oversight of all patrons/customers of the Community Center to ensure compliance of all rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes behavior of the general public utilizing the Center to determine use of equipment, behavioral problems, violations of established rules, need for assistance, etc.
• Receives visitors, directs them to activity location, and answers questions.
• Responsible for the review and accuracy of daily deposits and shift paperwork.
• Continuously monitors the Center to ensure compliance with rules, security, and use of equipment.
• Assists in hosting special events and programs by setting up and taking down tables and chairs, providing electrical sources, defining decoration limitations, disposing of wastes, etc.
• Prepares written reports on incidents, accidents, critical problems, rule violations, problems of employee performance, etc.
• Performs security checks.
• Opens, closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Handles emergency situations in absence of Center Manager.
• Assists with cashier/receptionist duties as needed.
• Supervises and helps with set ups of athletic facilities, i.e., volleyball nets, scoreboards, scorer tables, etc.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy. This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage.
• Oversees the safety of assigned operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or reporting violations of safety policies.
• May perform or assist in accident investigations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Peripheral Duties

• Performs maintenance duties as needed, e.g., sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping up spills, etc.
• Provides instruction in proper use of weight room equipment.
• Helps with Special Events and Activities.
• Helps with room setup and tear down for events and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities operation and techniques used in the operation of a community center.
• Working knowledge of cash registers, computers and word processing; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve conflict situations.
• Ability to read and follow a room set‑up diagram.
• Ability to count money and perform cashier duties accurately.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy. Must have, or obtain, First Aid and CPR certification within 8 weeks of hire. Ability to meet attendance requirements of position, which operates on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in organizing/assisting with special events, conference coordination and use of audio/visual equipment.
• Degree in Recreation, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• More than two years of experience in supervision of a comparable facility.

Tools and Equipment

• Personal computer, including word processing; cash register; calculator; copy and fax machine; audio/visual equipment; telephone; mobile or portable radio; automobile or pick‑up truck.

Physical Demands

Physical demands details not provided.