Recreation Coordinator

City of Lemoore•Lemoore, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

To plan, develop and supervise a variety of recreation and community services activities for various age groups; to supervise and train program staff; to maintain departmental records; to assist in budget preparation and monitor program finances.

Requirements

Two years of paid, full time experience in creating/maintaining recreation activities and/or events.
An associate's degree in recreation, social services or related field.
Experience in recreation, social services, or related field may substitute on a 2:1 ratio (two years of full-time experience will equal one year of education).
A minimum of the equivalent of a high school diploma is required.
Possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California Driver’s License.
Possess and maintain a First Aid and CPR certificate or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of planning and promoting recreational, leisure, educational and special event programs and activities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of program evaluation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of facility operation and coordination.
Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.
Knowledge of direction, evaluation and supervision of the work of assigned personnel.
Knowledge of Recreation Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping practices including developing annual budget estimates, creating a business plan and preparing financial reports.
Knowledge of basic procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of working with the public.
Knowledge of multi-tasking, record keeping and organizational planning.
Knowledge of evaluation and review of activity programs.
Knowledge of basic techniques of report preparation and business letter writing.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of methods of networking with local community resources.
Knowledge of principles and practices of marketing community services programs.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and use of computer equipment.
Knowledge of applicable software applications.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to plan, coordinate, organize, and implement assigned recreation programs, activities, events, and classes.
Ability to effectively organize and coordinate large numbers of people and multiple events.
Ability to train, coordinate and direct assigned staff.
Ability to market and promote programs.
Ability to elicit community and organizational support for community services programs.
Ability to coordinate community services facility use.
Ability to express initiative and patience while encouraging participation.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to participate in the preparation and administration of recreation program budgets.
Ability to prepare routine administrative reports and correspondence.
Ability to maintain program-related records, statistics, and documents.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to be responsible and reliable when leading activities.
Ability to follow the Recreation Department policies and procedures when implementing recreation programs.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in recreation or closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a variety of programs, services, activities, special events, and classes.
Assess community needs and interests; participate in the development of new recreation programs to meet community needs; research opportunities, develop work plans, create reports, and facilitate and evaluate current programs.
Plan, facilitate and evaluate community wide special events.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned recreation programs; establish schedules and methods for providing recreation services and activities; develop manuals and handbooks for various programs; implement policies and procedures.
Recruit, select, train, and supervise part-time program staff, contract employees, and volunteers.
Develop schedules and work methods for performing assigned duties; monitor work flow and work activities; ensure adherence to safe work practices, methods, procedures, and practices.
Support front-line customer service staff; receive and direct phone calls and clients; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Provide staff assistance to various committees, community based organizations and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relations with co-workers, community organizations and customers.
Maintain financial, personnel, program, project and volunteer records.
Accept, process, and document client payments; balance the cash drawer; generate daily accounting reports.
Assist in the preparation of assigned budgets; provide information for forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor program revenues and expenditures.
Market and promote events, services, programs, activities, and classes to the community; prepare and coordinate the development and distribution of marketing and publicity material including press releases, brochures, flyers, pamphlets, and printed schedules.
Order equipment and supplies for assigned programs and activities.
Seek sponsorships and in-kind contributions to offset program costs.
Coordinate facility usage; schedule rentals and rental attendants.
Organize and supervise adult and youth sports leagues.
Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of community services; incorporate new developments into programs as appropriate.
May establish continuing dialogue with young people; identify at-risk youth; gain trust through advocacy; provide information and referral on peer support groups and other resources available in the community.
May directly supervise a recreation facility.
May participate in neighborhood activities such meeting and special events.
May be assigned special administrative projects, reports, or duties.
Perform related duties as required.