Recreation Coordinator (Full-Time)

City of Bellflower • Bellflower, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bellflower is seeking enthusiastic and service-oriented individuals to join our Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Coordinator. This role is responsible for coordinating facility use requests and managing the department’s online registration system. The position serves as a primary point of contact for community members, organizations, and athletic groups, assisting with scheduling, reservations, and general inquiries to ensure a smooth experience. Responsibilities include managing schedules, addressing competing priorities, coordinating with internal facilities and user groups, and applying City policies and procedures in a customer-friendly manner. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new systems and processes. This position reports under general supervision to the Communications and Marketing Manager.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree or equivalent education from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in recreation or a related field.
• Two (2) years of recreational programming experience.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and/or community services and program development, implementation, review, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of recreational and community service, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of program administration, including budgeting, purchasing, and basic supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic public relations techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping, cash handling, and report preparation.
• Knowledge of business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
• Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.
• Ability to plan, oversee, coordinate, review, and evaluate recreation and/or community services program operations and activities, as well as staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Ability to supervise lower-level staff and volunteers effectively; train and evaluate lower-level staff.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of community services programs necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Ability to make accurate business arithmetic and statistical computations; accurately process cash transactions.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and oversees facility use, including processing reservations, permits, and agreements for indoor and outdoor City facilities.
• Ensures compliance with policies, insurance requirements, and usage guidelines.
• Serves as primary point of contact for facility rentals, including scheduling, conflict resolution, and coordination with internal departments and external user groups.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over and provides training to lower-level staff, volunteers, and contract instructors.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs.
• Identifies resource needs and recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates one or more recreation and/or community services programs and/or activities such as Bellflower Recreation In Motion (BRIM), Park Patrol, special events, and related programming and activities.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing programming and services.
• Assists in evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements or modifications.
• Coordinates activities and programs with local schools, school district, adult educational programs, social service agencies, and other community organizations.
• Conducts outreach and seeks partnerships with community organizations and residents to provide information about available programs and resources.
• Determines eligibility of program participants, including explaining program eligibility requirements and application procedures, assisting participants in completing applications, and reviewing and processing applications.
• Completes required information and inputs into computerized records systems.
• Plans, schedules, assigns staff, coordinates, implements, and participates in assigned recreation and community services programming and events.
• Prepares marketing and advertising documents, brochures, forms, presentations, media news releases, etc., to publicize programs and services.
• Estimates costs of supplies and materials; orders supplies and materials for projects and activities.
• Maintains records of purchase orders.
• Assists in developing budget figures for assigned programs and/or facilities.
• Monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Maintains accurate records of assigned programs, services, and activities.
• Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Acts as a representative to patrons and residents regarding questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation and/or community services programming operations, activities, and services.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines.
• Maintains and updates all records required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including ensuring compliance for insurance and liability coverage.
• Travels to assigned program sites to monitor program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire.

What This Job Offers

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