Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,796.80 - $54,250.56
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Texas municipal retirement system
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement plan options
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
The City Recreation Department is dedicated to enriching the community by offering diverse and engaging recreational programs and services. The department manages multiple facilities including the Recreation Center and seasonal activities such as the Summer Kidz Kamp, aiming to provide accessible and high-quality recreational opportunities for individuals and families of all ages. The city supports a vibrant, inclusive environment where residents can enjoy wellness, fitness, and social activities in a safe and welcoming setting. The Recreation Coordinator position plays a crucial role in executing this mission by developing, implementing, and promoting a variety of recreational programs tailored to community needs.Show More
Job Requirements
- Degree in recreation or related field, plus three years experience in developing, implementing and scheduling recreational programs, supervising staff and/or recreation related facilities, or any combination of education and experience equivalent
- Valid Texas drivers license
- CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment
Job Qualifications
- Ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills with staff and public, as well as show effective leadership
- Ability to use good judgment in handling complaints, altercations and emergency situations
- Ability to supervise and motivate part-time, seasonal, contractual and volunteer staff
- Skilled in written communications with a capacity for attention to detail
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as applies to departmental procedures
- Ability to be creative, a self-starter and work with minimum supervision
- General knowledge of various recreational games and activities
- Ability to perform light maintenance on game tables and equipment as needed
- Working knowledge of Amilia, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Canva, and/or other various software applications
Job Duties
- Develop, implement and promote a variety of recreational programs and activities for the community
- Serve as supervisor of the Recreation Center and assist with program registration as needed
- Coordinate program refund and transfer requests
- Manage cash functions and implement cash management procedures
- Communicate effectively and courteously with customers, vendors, media and staff in person, in writing, via e-mail or telephone
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule, motivate, monitor and evaluate part-time, seasonal and volunteer staff
- Conduct staff meetings, in-service meetings / team building sessions for part-time staff
- Coordinate the requisition of supplies and equipment for program and Center operations
- Oversee the administration of youth day camp programs and staff
- Interact with other agencies for innovative and creative programs and activities
- Actively recruit contract instructors who can bring fresh and exciting program offerings to the community
- Conduct routine program audits to ensure quality instruction and programming
- Conduct routine participant surveys to gauge customer satisfaction and allow for customer feedback to help shape future program offerings
- Prepare reports including performance/activity measures, statistics, revenue reports and contract instructor payments
- Prepare flyers, brochures, news releases, and other promotional materials for informational use
- Assist with budget preparation, monitoring of expenditures and preparation of payment authorizations
- Assist in planning, implementing and promoting community wide special events
- Monitor activities at the Recreation Center, answer phones, check-out equipment, manage customer requests and assist patrons
- Oversee daily maintenance, upkeep and routine cleaning of facility
- Maintain accurate forms and records of operations
- Prepare incident, accident, and damage reports, and facilitate parent meetings
- Inform supervisor of all work-related activities
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift or hold up to 60 pounds of equipment or furniture
- May be required to work in extreme weather conditions for activities and events
- Sits for extended periods of time at desk using the computer
- Assists manager with other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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