Programs Coordinator

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. The Programs Coordinator collaborates to unite and support PRCS programming staff to ensure consistency in programs and delivers structured training to staff. This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures to support consistent development, implementation, and marketing of recreation programs and events. The Programs Coordinator provides leadership and oversight of programming department-wide, evaluates and oversees delivery of programming services, maintains program records, and analyzes program performance, revenue, and success. The Programs Coordinator will advise management and train staff on applicable regulations, standards, and best practices related to recreation programming. This position will assist in coordinating community outreach efforts within Loudoun County. The Programs Coordinator will focus on developing, organizing, implementing, and managing PRCS’s Program Plan and training staff on the plan. The coordinator works collaboratively with internal divisions and departments to advance the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services County’s Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment goals.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Park and Recreation, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration) or a discipline associated with the designated program or department.
Two (2) years related work experience with some lead or supervisory experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must undergo criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required (driving records may be assessed annually to ensure ongoing eligibility).

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming recreation classes and events.
Experience with marketing and communications, in addition to public programming and educational activities.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with the public, program participants, and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, and the public.
The capacity to understand established methods and guidelines, ensuring adherence to standards, while also delivering training, work direction, and guidance to designated staff.
Previous experience with recreation registration systems like RecTrac or similar programs.
Two plus years of local government or programming-specific experience.
CPRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements programming policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, and evaluation systems.
Creates and coordinates internal and external community engagement events, workshops, and informational sessions to build awareness and support for programming in PRCS.
Provides support to program staff across the department by leading the Programmer Summit, Programmer Bootcamp, Programmer Calls, and Camp Coalition programs that involve program staff from all PRCS divisions.
Maintains documentation of programming data and revenue generation.
Acts as the contract administrator for the Specialized Programs and Camp Instructor contracts.
Works alongside marketing and communications staff to review and edit program-related marketing materials, including the Activity Guide, PRCS Connect, PRCS website, social media, and other materials.
Stays informed about national, regional, and local parks and recreation agencies programming development, implementation, and evaluation.
Facilitates department-wide program registration efforts.
Coordinates across PRCS and other County departments (e.g., planning, parks, facilities).
May carry out additional critical job responsibilities pertinent to the specific role and departmental assignment.