Community Center Coordinator (Cdl) - 1026

City of Greenville•206 S. Main Street (City Hall) - Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, the Community Center Coordinator creates, coordinates, and delivers community center and other recreation programs, activities, and events. The role helps ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are safe and properly maintained, including setting up and breaking down tables, chairs, and other program materials. The coordinator transports recreation participants in City-provided commercial vehicles, assists in leading seasonal and temporary personnel and volunteers, and builds connections with neighborhood associations, nonprofit agencies, and other organizations. The position also tracks and maintains participant and program records. The coordinator plans, organizes, and evaluates diverse recreation programming, including camps, afterschool programs, arts programs, senior adult and teen programs, and special events. The role monitors facilities and equipment, responds to community questions and concerns, conducts outreach, maintains records and prepares reports, and may handle program payments and monitor nominal expenditures. Work is based primarily at a community center and includes indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in sports management, parks and recreation management, or a related field.
Over one year of experience in recreation management and/or education.
Equivalent combinations of directly related education, training, and progressively responsible experience in recreation, sports management, education, physical education, or a related field may qualify.
Must have or obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within six months of hire.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License at hire.
Obtain a valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), or equivalent permit from the state of residence, within three weeks of hire.
Obtain a valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, or equivalent license from the state of residence, within three months of hire.
Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina must reside in Georgia or North Carolina and meet the same CDL requirements; employees residing in a neighboring state must provide the City an annual motor vehicle record from their state DMV at their own cost.
Knowledge of recreation programming principles and best practices, current recreation-planning trends, equipment care and safety, customer service, and relevant office practices, methods, and computer applications.
Ability to plan and deliver diverse recreation programming for people of all ages, abilities, and interests; assist with coordinating and training staff and volunteers; and collaborate with nonprofit organizations.
Ability to perform minor maintenance and keep facilities and equipment clean, safe, and secure; maintain order and safety in crowded and noisy environments; and administer first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
Ability to handle and balance cash payments; organize work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills; ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by telephone, and in writing, and to speak effectively in public.
Ability to learn and use City recreation programming software; read and apply relevant rules, regulations, and procedures; and use operational, custodial, and audio-visual equipment.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to safely drive and operate a City-provided commercial vehicle used to transport recreation participants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related field.

Responsibilities

Organize, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate recreation programs, including camps, afterschool, arts, senior adult, teen, and special-event programs; recommend changes and implement management decisions.
Transport recreation participants in a City-provided commercial vehicle to activity sites throughout the City.
Assist with training, leading, and coordinating seasonal and temporary personnel and volunteers; participate in interviewing and selection as needed.
Perform administrative work, including attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, maintaining records, and potentially processing program payments and monitoring nominal expenditures.
Monitor and inspect fields, facilities, supplies, and equipment for safety and security; maintain inventories and arrange repairs by notifying maintenance personnel as needed.
Set up and break down program and facility supplies, equipment, tables, and chairs.
Serve as a liaison and resource for community agencies, organizations, stakeholders, and internal groups; conduct outreach to promote programs and community participation.
Receive and respond to community questions and concerns, identify potential issues, and resolve problems within the role’s authority or refer them to a supervisor.
Track daily drop-in participants, program participants, facility rentals, and other records; prepare data summaries for quarterly and yearly reports and assist with departmental budget data collection as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.