Program Coordinator (Senior Services)

City of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting applications for a Program Coordinator in the Senior Services division of Parks and Recreation at Memorial Park Community Center. The employee performs intermediate skilled work assisting with all aspects of programming and special events in parks and recreation. Responsibilities including scheduling of staff, events and performing entry level recreation work in the active instruction and supervision of recreation activities; does related work as required. The Program Coordinator I may report to the Center Supervisor, Recreation Services Manager, Senior Services Manager, and the Promotions and Event Coordinator. The work in this class involves assisting in organizing recreation activities and performing in a supervisory role of limited responsibility in a recreation center, or in supervising and instructing toddler, youth, teen, adults, and senior citizens in games, sports, arts and crafts and other organized recreation activities. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision, their work is subject to frequent inspection and review by superiors through observation, staff meetings and program evaluation reviews.

Requirements

Knowledge of recreation principles, and dynamics of programming and principles of community based recreation programs.
Knowledge of basic office principles and procedures.
Knowledge of various activities that make up a comprehensive recreation program, and equipment requirements of all common recreational activities.
Knowledge of safety hazards inherent in the use of facilities assigned to and of necessary precautionary measures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public and participants.
Able to multi-task and manage assignments to completion within expected timeframes.
Proficient ability to read and interpret manuals, contracts, professional publication, and other documents related to job responsibility.
Proficient ability to write rules and guidelines, letters, forms, flyers, and reports.
Demonstrate an understanding, consideration, in respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, internet and email use, and scheduling programs/software.
Ability to be trained in some basic website design and management.
Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
One (1) to Two (2) years of similar programming experience required.
CPR, First Aid certification required upon being hired.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Recreation Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of programming and special events in parks and recreation.
Scheduling of staff and events.
Performing entry level recreation work in the active instruction and supervision of recreation activities.
Assisting in organizing recreation activities.
Performing in a supervisory role of limited responsibility in a recreation center.
Supervising and instructing toddler, youth, teen, adults, and senior citizens in games, sports, arts and crafts and other organized recreation activities.
Maintaining the departmental website and social media outlets.
Adhering to program standards and objectives outlined by supervisor.
Resolving disputes in an impartial manner.
Creating interest in and appreciation for various opportunities and outlets for recreation programming.