Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Pay: $50,000 - $60,000 Annual Salary and Benefits

Job Type: Full Time

Department/Division: Parks Department

HOURS OF WORK:

Scheduled to work 8-hour days, 40-hour hours per week, usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.   If events or meetings occur on weekends or evenings, hours of work are subject to change. FLSA Classification is non-exempt.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

Subject to the administrative direction of the Director of Parks and Public Facilities and the City Manager, plans, directs, and administers park recreation programs and sports events; promotes the park facilities to the community; manages the Aquatic Zoo; approves purchases for recreation programs; prepares and maintains written records of program activities; supervises the development and implementation of recreation programs and activities; supervises and directs the work of recreation employees; supervises and directs the work of the Parks Secretary; and, organizes, coordinates, and oversees volunteers for Park programs.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Plans, directs, and administers all park recreation programs.
• Develops plans and implements a wide variety of current and new recreational and instructional programs at park facilities for all age groups and interests – children, adults, & seniors.
• Markets the Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, and amenities.
• Schedules the use of park facilities – ball fields, soccer fields, community building, shelters, etc.
• Supervises recreational employees, such as the Aquatic Zoo managers & pool personnel, concessionaires, umpires, clerical employees, etc.
• Provides training and evaluates all recreational employees.
• Purchases and stocks concessions for park-managed concession stands.
• Purchases and maintains recreational equipment.
• Oversees the operation of the municipal aquatic facility; develops and implements a pool facility maintenance program.
• Oversees the renovation and maintenance of parks facilities.
• Inspects physical facilities and develops plans for their replacement; schedules maintenance and use of facilities.
• Studies and analyzes recreational needs and resources.
• Evaluates effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities, and service.
• Studies local conditions and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreation needs of all age groups.
• Prepares and maintains records of recreational expenditures and activities.
• Aids in the preparation of the budget and directs expenditure of funds.
• Collaborates with Tourism.
• Collaborates with Public Works.
• Coordinates programs and projects with the Parks Director.
• Prepares Parks and Recreation digital newsletter.
• Recruits and organizes volunteers to assist with the park recreation programs.
• Perform duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Facilities Management, Sports Management or similar fields is desired. Experience in event programming and/or Aquatics is preferred.    
• Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with desktop publishing, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• ·     Requires a minimum of two years responsible work experience in recreation or a related field.
• ·     Knowledge of a wide variety of recreational programs.
• ·      Requires ability to handle multi-tasking.
• ·      Requires people management skills.
• ·      Requires ability to organize duties and produce results in a timely manner.
• ·      Requires excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• ·      Knowledge of the function, organization, and operation of City Government, preferred.
• ·      Requires ability to successfully pass a background security and credit check.
• ·      Requires extensive knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
• Valid Illinois Drivers License.

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires ability to plan, direct and administer park recreation programs and activities.
• Requires ability to effectively supervise the work of employees.
• Evaluate and document employee performance. Issues oral and written warnings, leading to suspension and/or termination.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow employees, and the general public.
• Requires ability to implement recreational programs for all age groups and to expand existing programs.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations making proper judgments as to the correct course of action.
• Requires ability to organize duties and produce results in a timely manner; consistently at work and on time.
• Requires excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional walking, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying object under 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Use written sources of information, e.g. read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials.
• Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity.
• Use non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g., alarms & cell phones

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

• Residency within the limits of Jefferson County is required of all City Employees.