Community Recreation Coordinator (Outdoor Recreation)

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Maintain, monitor and develop community recreational and sports programs and activities; supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff and volunteers responsible for assigned area; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Serves as a liaison for community recreational and sports programs and point of contact for civic, public and private organizations and the general public; works independently in monitoring program needs, evaluating resources and promote safety and compliance for established recreational and sports programs; develop and conduct presentations for educating the public in various related recreational and sports programs. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation and leisure studies; and
Five (5) years of community recreation program planning experience; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certification or membership in the New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association preferred.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of community recreation programs
Operational characteristics, services and activities of community recreation facilities
Operational characteristics, services and activities of community sports programs
Operational characteristics, services and activities of community sports facilities
Modern and complex principles and practices of recreational program development and administration
Modern and complex principles and practices of sports program development and administration
Recreational and sports programs and safety compliance
Operations and services of various recreation and sports facilities
Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
Modern office methods and equipment including computers
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Develop and implement community recreational and sports programs for assigned Recreation Services Division section
Oversee recreational and sports facilities operation and maintenance
Oversee recreational and sports programs
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word-processing and spreadsheet applications
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures relative to assigned area
Develop and conduct public presentations
Maintain and manage allocated budget
Prepare clear and concise reports
Communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including community groups, and the general public
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation