Community Recreation Coordinator

City of Richmond•Richmond, IN

3d•$39,946 - $44,384

About The Position

The Community Recreation Coordinator oversees and administers community recreation operations, programs, staff, and sports leagues. The role coordinates the City Summer Camp, community events, clubs, camps, sports leagues, fundraisers, and the USDA Summer Food Service Program. It also supports recreation program operations, budgets, equipment, supplies, administrative processes, financial accounts, long-range planning, and capital improvement project management as requested. The coordinator promotes recreational programming and community involvement through social media and other media; creates and maintains the Recreation Guide; updates the department website; and maintains the department’s financial and rental website. The position develops programming and funding opportunities, writes grants, represents the Department at board and community meetings, and ensures compliance with state guidelines for the Summer Food Service Program. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Park Superintendent, with limited supervision exercised over assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation and sports management, public relations, communications, event management, or a related field, and moderate experience in public relations, event management, community engagement, or recreational activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain USDA Summer Food Service Program certification within one year of hire.
Valid driver's license in the State of Indiana.
General knowledge of recreational programming, administrative office operations, special events, recreational activities, social behavior across age groups, health and safety practices, first aid, applicable laws and regulations, records and reports, and correct English usage.
Skill in using personal computers, associated software, hardware, and peripheral equipment; customer service; and professional telephone communications.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and established records practices; 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize City Summer Camp operations; train seasonal and volunteer staff; monitor inventories; record attendance; 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 issues and concerns.
Assist with City recreation program operations, including processing revenue and expenditures, maintaining 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 and administer the budget upon approval.
Oversee maintenance of financial accounts and assist with long-range planning and capital improvement project management as requested.
Represent the Department at board and external community constituent meetings.
Develop innovative programming and funding opportunities, write grants, and develop alternative funding sources.
Monitor and maintain the department financial and rental website and assist with technology-related operations as needed.
Oversee the USDA Summer Food Service Program and ensure compliance with state-mandated guidelines.