Program Coordinator (Senior Services)

City of Johnson City • Johnson City, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator works in the Senior Services division of the City of Johnson City, Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department at Memorial Park Community Center. The role assists with all aspects of recreation programming and special events, including staff and event scheduling and hands-on instruction and supervision of recreation activities. The position may help organize recreation activities, supervise recreation-center operations with limited responsibility, or instruct and supervise participants ranging from toddlers to senior citizens in games, sports, arts and crafts, and other organized activities.

Employees normally work under close supervision, with frequent review and inspection through observation, staff meetings, and program evaluations. The position may report to the Center Supervisor, Recreation Services Manager, Senior Services Manager, or Promotions and Event Coordinator. Work includes maintaining the departmental website and social media outlets, and requires flexible and demanding hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of similar programming experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire; ability to become certified is required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Knowledge of recreation principles, programming dynamics, and community-based recreation programs.
• Knowledge of basic office principles and procedures, recreation activities and their equipment needs, and safety hazards and precautions related to assigned facilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public and participants.
• Ability to work flexible and demanding hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments within expected timeframes.
• Proficient ability to read and interpret manuals, contracts, professional publications, and other job-related documents; write rules, guidelines, letters, forms, flyers, and reports; and use word processing, spreadsheets, the internet, email, and scheduling software.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration and respect for cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to adhere to supervisory program standards and objectives, resolve disputes impartially, and foster interest in recreation opportunities.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check required.
• Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Recreation Administration or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of recreation programming and special events.
• Schedule staff and events.
• Perform entry-level recreation work, including instructing and supervising recreation activities.
• Assist in organizing recreation activities and, as assigned, supervise recreation-center operations with limited responsibility.
• Instruct and supervise toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and senior citizens in games, sports, arts and crafts, and other organized recreation activities.
• Maintain the departmental website and social media outlets after training in basic website design and management.
• Adhere to program standards and objectives set by the supervisor.
• Resolve disputes impartially and interact tactfully with the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED