Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.51
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Recreation Services Coordinators. The City of Las Cruces is a vibrant community known for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of its residents through accessibility to engaging recreational programs and well-maintained community facilities. As a municipal government organization, the City provides a wide range of recreational services aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering community interaction, and creating a safe environment for all ages. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to these efforts by planning, leading, and supervising... Show More
Job Requirements
- Equivalent to a high school diploma plus two years experience working in recreation programs and facilities
- Valid driver’s license
- Acceptable driving record according to City of Las Cruces policy
- First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained within 60 days from date of hire
- Ability to meet regular attendance requirements
- Willingness to work rotating schedules, shift work, and beyond normal business hours
- Ability to respond to emergencies calmly
- Compliance with City of Las Cruces drug testing policy
Job Qualifications
- Equivalent to a high school diploma plus two years experience working in recreation programs and facilities
- May require two years experience teaching ceramics
- A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy
- Valid driver’s license
- First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained within 60 days from date of hire
- Knowledge of policies, rules and regulations governing municipal recreational facilities, programs, and equipment
- Leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms
- Skills in organized and detailed-oriented work
- Customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to operate a calculator and cash register
Job Duties
- Leads indoor and outdoor programs, activities, and special events for recreation programs and special events to provide recreational opportunities in a safe, fun, educational, healthy and inviting environment
- Oversees events, facilities and activities according to City policies and procedures
- May open and close facility
- Coordinates and organizes activities and special events, and assists in the planning of activities and events
- Supervises and assists guests, monitors activities, and enforces rules and safety standards
- Sets up and takes down equipment and furnishings for activities and events
- Monitors, supervises and coaches participants as needed
- Maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition
- Maintains required paperwork, reports, proposals, registration forms and event calendars
- Keeps inventory of supplies and materials
- Oversees the work of volunteers and regular staff
- Provides assistance to patrons, visitors, registered participants, and the general public
- Explains policies and procedures
- Provides information regarding programs
- Answers telephones and provides callers with information and/or takes messages
- Takes rental applications, collects and accounts for fees
- May plan and implement recreational and social events for youth, adult, and seniors
- May conduct classes and instruct participants on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreation activities
- Purchases supplies and sets up event
- Designs posters, pamphlets, flyers, handouts to advertise/announce events/programs
- Responds to emergency situations
- Provides first aid as needed
- Maintains calm and responsive demeanor during emergencies
- Prepares incident reports
- May provide outreach functions with schools, parents, and general public to promote program activities and coordinate utilization of facilities
- May conduct classes and instruct students on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreational activities
- May plan, organize, and instruct classes in ceramics (molding, wheel, and low temperature firing)
- Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives
- Participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance
- Assures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations
- Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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