Recreation Coordinator

Exact Staff • Bakersfield, CA

394d • $43,555 - $43,555

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator will supervise, plan, and organize various City recreation programs, activities, and services in Delano, CA. This role involves implementing specialized recreation, social/cultural events, and sports programs while providing technical assistance and supervision of City facilities, operations, staff, and volunteers. The position is temporary and requires working hours that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizing and conducting public recreation programs.
• Basic budgetary principles and practices and supervision of employees.
• Analyzing administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions.
• Safety practices and procedures related to recreation programs.
• Recreation, cultural, and social needs of all age groups.
• The use of personal computers and various Windows-based applications programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Pilipino is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and direct assigned City recreation programs for youth, teens, and adults.
• Supervise facilities, staff, and volunteers for specific activities, including evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned divisional programs, personnel, and facilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards in areas of program responsibility.
• Make recommendations regarding matters of general policy and budget, purchase of equipment and materials required for projected activities.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and volunteers. Identify problem areas and remedial actions to be taken.
• Participate in the supervision, training, and work evaluation of assigned staff.
• Prepare and maintain statistical and other records and reports on paper and computers related to divisional programs and projects.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints related to division programs and activities and maintain good public relations.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise programs and activities at a variety of locations.
• Evaluate recreation program effectiveness and participation and make recommendations for improvement or modification.
• Prepare recreation venues for recreation activities (e.g. line fields, put up nets, etc.).
• Supervise and inspect assigned recreation areas and facilities to ensure proper and safe use of equipment.
• Responsible for security of assigned facilities.
• Responsible for the use of keys and security systems of assigned locations.
• Participate in long-range planning to assess future recreation needs.
• Research new operational techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Coordinate assigned program activities with those of other City departments and outside agencies, school districts, and community groups in the planning and implementation of division programs.
• Seek sponsorship for events and activities.
• Recruit volunteers, prepare news releases concerning assigned programs.
• Assist in the processing of registrations, including receiving of program fees, receipting, and accounting for collected funds.
• Prepare funds for deposit.
• Coordinate and set-up for recreation activities, both indoors and outdoors, at assigned sites.
• Provide information and assistance to participants and the public.
• Assist in the maintenance of the monthly calendar.
• Keep the Recreation Supervisor informed of administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective courses of action.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $20.94/HR
• Temporary Assignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed