Assistant Recreation Center Coordinator

City of Seattle•Various - Seattle area, WA

3d•$44 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value. Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities. #OneSeattle The Recreation Division inspires all people to reach their full potential through recreation programs and activities. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities. With nearly 300 regular employees and a budget of nearly $40 million annually, Recreation is a major operation with significant impact on the communities we serve. In addition to our current operations, we also strive to constantly improve the ways we serve Seattle’s residents, specifically through implementation of the SPR Strategic Plan, innovation in our facility staffing and programming approaches, and learning from national best practices and quality standards. Are you looking for a new opportunity to continue or advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Are you passionate about community-led recreation programming? Do you enjoy working with diverse community partners? Do you want an important role as a front-line program supervisor with an organization that shares your values and provides opportunities for growth and development? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, the Recreation Center Assistant Coordinator might be the right job for you! Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill permanent benefited Recreation Center Assistant Coordinator positions in our Community Centers. The Community Centers are the connecting agents for our neighborhoods and residents, offering programming 7 days a week for all ages. These positions serve as secondary supervisors regarding building operations, facility supervision, programming, community engagement, and scheduling solutions to maintain our guaranteed operating hours to the public. This is a public-facing job with high levels of customer service and engagement. If selected for an interview, you will be notified by invitation to select an interview time during our interview days. Interviews may be in-person or virtual. This position requires on-site work during assigned shifts and does not offer remote work options. Evening, night, and weekend shifts will be required.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Recreation administration, Physical Education or a related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Current Washington State driver's license.
First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate required within six months of hire.
Experience programming a community recreation center or facility.
Experience in program registration systems, including but not limited to program entry, refunds, registration, reservations, and managing accounts.
Experience in collaborating with other recreation professionals both internal and external to deliver high quality programs for the public.
Experience in developing and delivering new ideas for programs and events for the community.

Responsibilities

Assist supervisor (Recreation Center Coordinator) in planning, coordinating, supervising, assigning, monitoring and evaluating the work of Recreation Leaders, Recreation Attendants, interns and volunteers who provide recreational programs for the general public.
Develop and recommends recreation-specific recreation programming techniques, procedures, materials and equipment; informs and instructs subordinates, volunteers and participants concerning policies, procedures and programs.
Assist supervisor in reviewing and preparing recommendations for new recreation center programs and recreation program policies for the department; coordinates the implementation of approved community center programs.
Provide input for the preparation of the center's annual budget; recommends budgets for specialized recreation programs; prepares grant proposals as assigned.
Assist supervisor in organizing, staffing and coordinating the activities of the center's advisory council.
Disseminate program information to interested individuals, groups and general public; meets with neighborhood and community groups to plan for special events and identify recreation program needs.
Assist supervisor in scheduling recreation programs or special events at the center and at other facilities, recruit volunteers, officials and instructors for sporting events.
Maintain records and prepares reports on program activities, invoices, attendance forms, work orders and registrations.
Assist supervisor in preparing press releases and other promotional materials for community recreation programs.
Purchase and maintain program supplies and equipment.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.