Park Recreation Coordinator

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

About The Position

This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults, and seniors with varying interests and abilities at an assigned Park Center. The Coordinator also handles customer relations and performs related work. Work is performed within a general outline, with work methods and sequences developed under general supervision. The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or using fingers, hands, or limbs repetitively to operate electronic office machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. The position requires crouching, fingering, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work environment may involve exposure to bright or dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes or noxious odors, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, and violence. It is dynamic and requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in recreation administration, performing or visual arts, or a closely related field.
Two years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within six months from date of hire.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including calculating ratios, rates, and percentages.
Ability to coordinate or determine the time, place, or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information, and to implement and report on operations and activities.
Ability to provide information, guidance, or assistance to facilitate task accomplishment and give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Ability to operate office machines and equipment such as computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones, with brief instruction or experience.
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules and constant problem-solving.
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; write routine sentences and complete routine job forms and incident reports; and speak routine sentences using proper grammar.
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring a general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to unfamiliar problems.
Ability to apply specialized technical or professional principles and practices or use a wide range of administrative methods to solve problems.
Ability to maintain normal attention, with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
Ability to guide others and make frequent decisions affecting coworkers and others who depend on the service or product.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement Park Center and/or recreational facility programs and events for youth, adults, and senior citizens, including after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, cultural arts programs, club and leisure activities, sports activities, and tournaments.
Provide leadership and promote an environment of creativity, attention to detail, friendliness, customer service, and positive staff-participant interaction; instill these attributes in staff.
Ensure participant compliance with established rules, regulations, and safety standards.
Instruct groups and individuals in recreational activities as appropriate.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to improve programs, services, and participation.
Maintain activity schedules and calendars; monitor attendance and maintain related records.
Collaborate with City divisions and departments and outside organizations to maximize program success.
Collect and account for program fee payments.
Accept and process facility reservations.
Inspect grounds and facilities for security and safety, and take appropriate steps to protect staff, citizens, and City property.
Prepare records and reports concerning assigned activities and operations.
Participate in marketing and public relations efforts.
Coordinate activities and functions with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.
Receive and respond to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance related to areas of responsibility.
Perform general clerical work, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, and answering the telephone.
Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.