Recreation Coordinator: Aquatics

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of our Parks, Recreation and Events team, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing and implementation of recreational activities during the school year and overseeing day-to-day operations at the Doris E. Buffett Pool during the summer season. Work assignments may include: Program Development and Implementation Program creation and implementation involve developing and establishing partnerships, promoting programming, and communicating and coordinating with community partners. Additionally, evaluating programs by conducting participant surveys helps identify areas for improvement and success. Financial and Administrative Support The role involves recording and tracking expenses related to programming, as well as assisting in the development of the annual budget for the department. Staff Management and Training Staff management and training involve hiring, supporting, training, and supervising program staff to ensure they perform effectively. This includes developing comprehensive training materials tailored for specific programs, which helps in maintaining a high standard of service. Additionally, collaborating with instructors is crucial to guarantee that participants receive a high-quality experience, thereby fulfilling the program's objectives and enhancing overall satisfaction. Operations and Logistics Daily pool operations from May 1 to the start of the academic year involve opening and closing duties, supply and merchandise inventory, general custodial tasks, and record management. The role also includes tracking expenses for programming, assisting with the annual PRE budget, and using recreational management software for program promotion and scheduling, along with additional assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Facility Management, Public Administration, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
3 - 5 years of experience in professional-level, year-round recreation work, including programming and coordinating recreational activities, or experience in parks, recreation, or special event management and operations, or sports facility management and operations.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification (can be obtained up to 6 months after hiring).
Aquatics Facility Operator or similar Certification (can be obtained up to 6 months after hiring).
A valid driver’s license for Commonwealth of Virginia.
Criminal background and driving record checks required.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and implementing recreational activities during the school year.
Overseeing day-to-day operations at the Doris E. Buffett Pool during the summer season.
Developing and establishing partnerships for programming.
Promoting programming and communicating with community partners.
Evaluating programs by conducting participant surveys.
Recording and tracking expenses related to programming.
Assisting in the development of the annual budget for the department.
Hiring, supporting, training, and supervising program staff.
Developing comprehensive training materials.
Collaborating with instructors.
Performing opening and closing duties for the pool.
Managing supply and merchandise inventory.
Performing general custodial tasks.
Managing records.
Using recreational management software for program promotion and scheduling.