Recreation Coordinator- Aquatics

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

30d

About The Position

The current full time vacancy is in Aquatics. This eligibility list may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, and implements a variety of community recreation programs, community center activities, teen center activities, aquatic programs and facilities, and special events. Supervises part-time recreation staff. Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Position in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities: Plans, coordinates and facilitates assigned recreation activities and programs in a variety of recreation areas, such as: cultural arts, community programs and classes, teen center, senior programs and services, transportation, aquatics, athletic fields and facilities, sports, camps, special events, etc.; Organizes and/or assists with special events, provides tours and group presentations; Oversees facility operation and maintenance as needed, coordinates and/or assists Recreation Supervisor with special projects or ongoing programs; Promotes use of facilities and membership/participation in programs to the public; Prepares press releases, publications (e.g. recreation brochure, newsletters, etc.) and other promotional materials (e.g. signage, banners, flyers, etc.); Represents and promotes assigned program(s) through participation on committees, boards and community groups; Maintains statistical, attendance and program activity records, and prepares written and oral reports on assigned program; May assist with program budget for assigned area(s); Provides and promotes excellent customer service to internal and external customers; Ensures adherence to department policies and procedures by staff and patrons; Hires, trains, schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of part-time staff and volunteers; initiates corrective action; counsels' employees. Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge of: A variety of recreation programs; Basic principles of supervision, including training and motivating people; Special certifications or licenses required in assigned programs; Policies and procedures related to recreation programs and facilities; Community outreach strategies; and General office software and recreation registration software. Skill in: Marketing recreation programs; Using computer software; Communicating with community patrons; Researching, updating, and developing recreation programs; Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports; Presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing; Utilizing public relations techniques in order to respond to inquiries and complaints; Maintaining accurate records; and Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, City employees and officials, and members of the public. Minimum Qualifications: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Leisure Management, Physical Education, Public Administration or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the implementation of recreation activities and programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supervising recreation staff is desirable. Licensing/Certification Requirements: A valid California Driver's License; and Based on assignment, current certification in First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving, and Water Safety Instruction may be required. Working Conditions: Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; Based on assignment, may be exposed to smells of pool chemicals; and Exposure to environmental conditions present at City pools and related facilities and locations; and Exposure to various weather conditions present at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and/or areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of a variety of recreation programs
Knowledge of basic principles of supervision, including training and motivating people
Knowledge of special certifications or licenses required in assigned programs
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to recreation programs and facilities
Knowledge of community outreach strategies
Knowledge of general office software and recreation registration software
Skill in marketing recreation programs
Skill in using computer software
Skill in communicating with community patrons
Skill in researching, updating, and developing recreation programs
Skill in preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports
Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in order to respond to inquiries and complaints
Skill in maintaining accurate records
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, City employees and officials, and members of the public
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Leisure Management, Physical Education, Public Administration or a related field
Two (2) years of experience in the implementation of recreation activities and programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A valid California Driver's License
Based on assignment, current certification in First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving, and Water Safety Instruction may be required

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising recreation staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and facilitates assigned recreation activities and programs in a variety of recreation areas, such as: cultural arts, community programs and classes, teen center, senior programs and services, transportation, aquatics, athletic fields and facilities, sports, camps, special events, etc.
Organizes and/or assists with special events, provides tours and group presentations
Oversees facility operation and maintenance as needed, coordinates and/or assists Recreation Supervisor with special projects or ongoing programs
Promotes use of facilities and membership/participation in programs to the public
Prepares press releases, publications (e.g. recreation brochure, newsletters, etc.) and other promotional materials (e.g. signage, banners, flyers, etc.)
Represents and promotes assigned program(s) through participation on committees, boards and community groups
Maintains statistical, attendance and program activity records, and prepares written and oral reports on assigned program
May assist with program budget for assigned area(s)
Provides and promotes excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ensures adherence to department policies and procedures by staff and patrons
Hires, trains, schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of part-time staff and volunteers; initiates corrective action; counsels' employees.