Community Recreation Coordinator

City of Richmond • Richmond, IN

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About The Position

Performs intermediate technical work overseeing and administering community recreation and sports league operations, programs, and staff. The role includes fundraising, marketing, and promoting events and activities through various media; coordinating a summer camp program; and related duties as assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Park Superintendent, and limited supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

The position organizes and oversees the City Summer Camp, coordinates community events and recreational activities, supports City recreational programs, manages related budgets and resources, promotes programs, and represents the Department at board and community meetings. It also develops funding opportunities, assists with planning and capital improvement projects, maintains financial and rental website functions, and oversees the USDA Summer Food Service Program to ensure compliance with state-mandated guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation and sports management, public relations, communications, event management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Moderate experience with public relations, event management, community engagement, recreational activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of recreational programming, administrative office operations, special events and recreational activities, social behavior across age groups, and organizing, conducting, promoting, and supervising athletic and recreation activities.
• General knowledge of health, safety, and first aid practices; clerical and administrative duties; applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; required records and reports; and correct English usage.
• Skill using personal computers, associated software, hardware, and peripheral equipment; customer service; and professional phone communications.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and records requirements; communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal courteously and effectively with the public; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with business owners, coworkers, school officials, state officials, superintendents, and the general public.
• Obtain USDA Summer Food Service Program certification within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Indiana.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds, and work in the described environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize City Summer Camp operations; train seasonal and volunteer staff on processes, procedures, and curriculum; maintain inventories and attendance records; supervise attendees; and monitor camp outings.
• Coordinate community events, clubs, camps, sports leagues, and fundraisers; monitor budgets, equipment, and supplies; evaluate programs and events; and communicate with participant parents to resolve concerns.
• Assist with City recreational program operations, including processing revenue and expenditures, maintaining recreation equipment and supplies, and coordinating administrative processes and procedures.
• Promote recreational programming and community involvement through social media, news releases, public service announcements, and other media; create and maintain the Recreation Guide and update the department website page as needed.
• Prepare budget requests, administer approved budgets, oversee financial accounts, and assist with long-range planning and capital improvement project management as requested.
• Represent the Department at board meetings and external community constituent meetings.
• Develop innovative programming and funding opportunities, write grants, and identify alternative funding sources.
• Monitor and maintain the department financial and rental website and assist with other technology-related operations as needed.
• Oversee the USDA Summer Food Service Program and ensure compliance with state-mandated guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level