Program Coordinator

City Of Charleston • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Leisure Services the Program Coordinator will plan, organize, coordinate and implement a variety of community, recreational, cultural and special events programs at community centers.
Work Hours: This position will be expected to work a schedule necessary to accomplish City and departmental goals, including nights, weekends and /or holidays as required.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties: include the following. Other and /or additional duties may be assigned. All assigned duties should be performed in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

Requirements

• Associate degree in recreation, sports management, wellness or closely related field; one (1) year or related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of West Virginia Drivers License
• Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions
• Adaptability - responds positively to change
• Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner
• Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
• Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions
• Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers
• Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge
• Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize special events for community centers
• Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety
• Develop and distribute promotional materials as needed.
• Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services in order to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Collects activity and registration records and prepares routine and complex program plans and requirements well in advance for budgetary recommendations.

Benefits

• The City offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary and access to a full range of fringe benefits including health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance; the PERS (State) Retirement program; 457 deferred compensation plan and a generous paid leave (vacation and sick leave) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees