Recreation Coordinator (Open until filled)

City of Columbia • Columbia, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of planning and providing community based recreational services
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of developing and implementing senior and youth care and related activities and programs
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring; program administration
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures, community demographics, and recreational issues
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of recreation facility maintenance and operations, recreation, cultural, and social needs of the community
• Ability to effectively plan and organize the activities or program areas
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and develop employees
• Ability to conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations; monitor contracts and agreements in area of responsibility
• Ability to design, implement, and administer programs; prepare reports
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public
• Ability to interpret and apply city laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to recreation indoor and outdoor events and programs
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participants in meetings
• Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
• Ability to follow instructions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements while being punctual
• Must possess a basic understanding of computer applications and use that include the Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification
• Ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and supervises the activities and staff of a recreation center or major program
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department
• Establishes goals and objectives for area of responsibility
• Participates in planning department budget by preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, monitors budget for area of responsibility
• Recruits, selects, trains, and monitors regular and temporary staff
• Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures
• Conducts research and analysis, recommends and establishes schedules and fees for programs and events in area of responsibility
• Investigates and resolves complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems
• Conducts assessments on program expansion
• Recommends renovations to existing facilities
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations
• Performs research, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations for change in recreational programming
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes
• Prepares reports on recreation activities and other statistics in area of responsibility
• Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility
• Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures and regulations
• Determines distribution materials and methods to promote recreation programs
• May attend local schools and other venues to present programs
• Monitor the purchase, use and care of recreation equipment
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications
• Acts as liaison to community groups and agencies

Benefits

• Drug testing prior to employment
• Subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Columbia Substance Abuse policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree