Recreation Activity Coordinator - Internal Only

City of Barstow•Parks & Recreation, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This internal promotional opportunity is seeking a motivated, creative, and service-oriented employee to serve as our Recreation Activity Coordinator. The ideal candidate is passionate about building community through engaging recreation programs, special events, and exceptional customer service. Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Recreation Activity Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements comprehensive recreation, leisure, community social and cultural programs, services, and special events for children, youth, seniors, and their families.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation, leisure management, social services, or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation leadership experience, working with pre-school aged children, youth, or seniors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying.
Valid, current driver’s license and a good driving record
First aid and CPR certificates
Reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develops programs, prepares, and maintains a recreation environment, including bulletin boards and interest centers.
Provides and oversees individualized and group assistance to clients in educational programs, arts and crafts, recreational activities, and special events.
Provides and oversees assistance to clients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
Coordinates and provides direction to staff and volunteers.
Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Researches, develops, evaluates, and modifies programs to meet participants’ needs and abilities.
Researches, plans, schedules, and coordinates day and overnight trips and tours, as well as seasonal and year-round activities.
Serves as a liaison to community groups, law enforcement, schools, and public and private agencies.
Develops written materials, including but not limited to program flyers, brochures, event schedules, and newsletters; coordinates social media information and promotions.
Coordinates facility rentals.
Assists in budget preparation and monitoring.
Maintains records and files and develops routine reports.
Responds to inquiries about operations, programs, and events and resolves complaints and/or concerns.
Manages inventory and develops a replacement list of supplies and equipment; orders and purchases supplies and equipment.
Plans and implements special events for children, youth, seniors, and their families.
May supervise full time and part time staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.