Aquatics Recreation Coordinator

Cosumnes Community Services District•Elk Grove, CA

1d•$32 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a dynamic Recreation Coordinator to join our Aquatics Division! If you're passionate about recreation, love working with people, and are ready to help create memorable experiences for your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include, but are not limited to: Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a closely related field to the program area(s) assigned.
A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment.
Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier ,and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in good internal and external customer service.
Knowledge of current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities.
Knowledge of basic supervisory principles including training and evaluating performance.
Knowledge of personal computer operation including currently used programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of general procedures for ensuring public safety.
Knowledge of basic operation of automated office machines.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public.
Ability to utilize and prepare reports and forms such as, but not limited to, accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
Ability to lead the work of others including the assigning, reviewing, planning of work; providing clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis.
Ability to promote staff development and motivation.
Ability to proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite; learn and use District software.
Ability to analyze problems that arise in the areas of assignment including, but not limited to, recommending and implementing solutions to resolve minor staff or participant conflicts.
Ability to utilize a variety of reference books and manuals including Personnel Handbook, Dictionary, computer manual, Reservation Policies, and Activity Guide.
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds frequently and up to forty-five (45) pounds occasionally while loading supplies, equipment, and assisting with the set up of sports and/or special events.
Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and recreation related tools such as, but not limited to, field preparation equipment and hand tools.
Hearing: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; occasionally works alone.
Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, and equipment trailer.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience or equivalent community/volunteer service in the field(s) to which the position is assigned.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and schedules, programs, facilities and special events in the area(s) to which assigned.
Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public; ensures subordinate staff provides a high degree of service to both internal and external customers; acts as a liaison to the public; answers questions and handles customer complaints.
Performs related customer care follow up such as, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, program changes, class cancelations and wait lists.
Leads and coordinates the day to day work assignments; may provide first line supervision to lower level full-time and part-time employees including assigning and reviewing work, conducting training, preparing performance evaluations and recommending discipline.
May assist in preparing and monitoring a subsection of the program/facility budget.
Maintains program standards; enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies.
Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Completes appropriate reports and forms including, ensures proper completion of reports and forms by part-time employees.
Coordinates the design, printing and distribution of program specific informational, outreach and marketing materials such as, but not limited to, promotional flyers, brochures, manuals, handbooks and surveys.
Researches and provides other assistance on special projects as assigned.
Acts as a Department liaison with various community groups; may participate in various ad hoc committees.
Purchase and maintain services, supplies and equipment in accordance with policy.
Collaborates with Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinators from other sections to oversee operations of recreation facilities.
Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays to meet the needs of the department.
May secure revenue and/or in-kind donations related to the area(s) of assignment.
May secure and oversee volunteers for assigned projects.
May perform higher level duties in the absence of staff as necessary.
Performs various related essential duties as assigned.