Recreation and Activities Coordinator
About The Position
Through education, motivation, and leadership, the Recreation & Activities Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with co-workers and program partners on the planning, preparing, and delivering of daily youth recreational activities during the afterschool and summer program hours. The position will have knowledge of recreational activities to include indoor, outdoor, and pool activities that may include, but not be limited to, competitive sports, recreational activities, lifetime activities, leisure time activities, crafts, culture, gaming, and pool programs and activities. This position will have the ability to work with K-12th grade youth, motivating them to reach goals and milestones for health and wellness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license who are insurable
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, preparing, coordinating, delivering, and engaging in quality recreational activities that promote youth leading happy, healthy, active lifestyles.
- Actively engage oneself with K-12th Grade Youth during after school and summer programming
- Provide one-on-one, small group, and/or large group activities and instruction according to youth interests and abilities
- Model, promote, and encourage physical activity before sedentary/gaming activity
- Provide facility coverage as deemed necessary, ensuring programs and activities are adequately staffed and supervised, equipment is functioning properly and being used appropriately, and areas are picked up and put away at the end of the activity/day
- Assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of facility recreation, activity, gaming, classroom, kitchen, and pool areas and equipment
- Assist with the pool de-winterization, operation, and winterization during the pool season
- Explain and fairly and consistently enforce facility, equipment, and program rules
- Maintain daily records of youth participants and program activities
- Maintain a high standard of health and safety in all activities for youth participants and staff
- Administer first aid or refer injured person(s) to physicians, as needed
- Represents oneself as a positive role model for youth and the community
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, co-workers, program partners, and community members
- Assist with guiding and supervising summer program staff
- Perform daily housekeeping duties, ensuring clean and sanitary facilities and activity spaces
- Maintain regular and punctual working hours
- Perform daily assignments with limited access and usage of one's personal cell phone
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
