Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Cape Girardeau•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

This position assists in managing aquatics division facilities and programs, developing and coordinating programs, leagues, and special events, and managing food concession operations. The role includes supporting the operation of Jefferson Community Center, Cape Aquatic Center, Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, and the Recreation Division. The coordinator also helps oversee maintenance operations, facility scheduling and policies, and assigned budgets. The position responds to after-hours calls as needed and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is salaried and exempt. The listed yearly salary is $43,8812, with a stated total compensation value of $62,220 yearly, including the benefit package. Before final appointment, the successful applicant must successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge sufficient to perform the major duties and essential functions of the position.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Hold an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or be able to obtain one within six months of employment.
Knowledge of aquatic facility operations and programs, sports rules, and recreation program principles.
Knowledge of aquatic maintenance, including pool chemistry and practices.
Knowledge of food management, concession operations, liquor control, and health code regulations.
Knowledge of facility management principles and acceptable cleanliness standards.
Basic knowledge of computers and various software programs.
Oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of risk management principles.
Skill in organizing and planning aquatic and recreation programs, leagues, and special events.
Skill in managing personnel.
Knowledge of child labor laws.
Basic knowledge of budgeting principles, cash management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs, recreation leagues, tournaments, classes, and special events.
Assist with operations at Jefferson Community Center, Cape Aquatic Center, Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center, and the Recreation Division, including scheduling, overseeing maintenance operations, and developing and implementing facility policies.
Provide physical assistance with regular and special maintenance of aquatic facilities.
Coordinate with outside user groups regarding use of aquatic and recreation facilities.
Manage concession operations at various facilities and track inventory, expenditures, and revenues.
Coordinate and develop staff schedules for aquatic facilities, recreation events, concessions, leagues, and programs.
Work with marketing to develop informational brochures, newsletters, flyers, and other marketing materials.
Assist with researching assigned projects.
Track employee hours and assist with completing payroll reports.
Prepare recreation and concession reports.
Assist in developing operating budgets and oversee assigned budgets.
Provide quality customer service.
Respond to after-hours calls as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays per year.
96 hours of vacation, accrued throughout the year.
96 hours of sick leave, accrued throughout the year.
Two days of personal leave per fiscal year; employee must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive it.
City-paid monthly premiums for employee-only health and dental insurance.
City-paid monthly life insurance for the employee, equal to one times annual salary up to $50,000.
Optional group term life insurance available at the employee's expense.
Optional vision insurance available at the employee's expense.
Voluntary deferred compensation plan, not matched by the City.
Retirement through Missouri LAGERS, paid by the City.