Recreation Coordinator - Maides Park

City of Wilmington•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The City of Wilmington is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator for our Maides Park location to help create safe, engaging, and inclusive experiences for residents of all ages. You'll have the opportunity to lead programs, build meaningful community connections, manage a dynamic recreation facility, and contribute to special events that enrich the quality of life in Wilmington. If you enjoy working with people, taking initiative, and making a positive impact through recreation and community service, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while serving your community.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or another closely related field of study.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in parks and recreation programming.
Experience should include planning for after-school activities and/or recreation programs for all ages.
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification upon hire
Ability to work nights and weekends
Ability to communicate and foster a cooperative and professional culture

Responsibilities

Coordinates facility operations by opening and closing facilities, managing facility operations on weekends, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, monitoring for security issues, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use, operating city vehicles, and recommending facility programming.
Implements recreation programs and activities by delivering developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, soliciting sponsorships, collaborating with external organizations and providing community outreach, purchasing supplies, setting up and breaking down programs, planning and leading activities, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, developing programs based on community needs, marketing programs and events, evaluating events and programs, developing registration forms, leading excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assisting in the development of program budgets.
Performs administrative duties by creating registration forms, creating flyers, recommending rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, preparing and delivering bank deposits, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with programs and special events, assisting with budget maintenance, ordering supplies, and maintaining communication with other agencies.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits