Assistant Recreation Coordinator - Recreation Center

City of Casper (WY)•Casper, WY

51d•Onsite

About The Position

A typical day in this position is assisting the Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor with scheduling, communication, and daily operations. Overseeing part-time staff, handling administrative tasks, and helping ensure the Recreation Center runs smoothly. This position is a great chance to build leadership and administrative experience in a fun, community-focused environment. Every day is different, and you'll directly impact the success of programs and staff. We're looking for organized, mature, and positive individuals who communicate well and can take initiative in a busy setting. Non-Full-Time Position Incumbents are responsible for coordinating programs within the Recreation Division.

Requirements

Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Lead lower-level staff.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Interpret and explain Recreation Center policies and procedures.
Learn how to correctly set up volleyball nets, raise and lower basketball hoops, and adjust curtains to ensure safety and proper alignment.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
Interpret, follow, explain, and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Follow all City safety procedures and report all accidents/incidents immediately to a supervisor.
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of experience planning and/or implementing a recreation program preferred.
Possession of a valid Wyoming driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads staff to include: assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Assists with scheduling recreational staff according to program needs; coordinates facility and program schedules; opens and closes facilities used in recreation programs.
Provides administrative assistance and supervision of program areas such as adventure camps, concessions, sports, or aquatic classes. Monitors compliance and enforces program rules as appropriate.
Assists in setting up facility equipment for games and leagues, including volleyball nets, basketball hoops, softball equipment, and raising/lowering curtains, to support the operation of gameday and game night activities for sports leagues.
Assists with purchasing program materials and supplies as needed.
Assists with developing marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters, and markets recreational programs for the community.
Assists with administrative tasks associated with the coordination of an assigned program.
Receives and verifies payments; operates a cash register; processes and maintains related records to reconcile accounts receivable tasks.
Provides general customer service and communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about the facility or program.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.