Prairie Lakes Wellness Center | Recreation Program Coordinator

City of Watertown, SD•Watertown, SD

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About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating safe, sustainable, and attractive recreational opportunities for residents and the general public; and ensures effective and efficient operation of operations. Recreational programming includes aquatics programs, personal training and fitness, and leagues/camps/special events throughout the City's recreational facilities.

Responsibilities

Delivers a safe and excellent customer service experience to our residents, members and patrons.
Directs the work of and manages subordinate staff and volunteers. Assist with interviewing and selection of new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Provides assistance and answers questions, gives advice and recommendations to staff.
Maintains training records and ensures all staff are up to date on required training.
Plans, organizes, schedules, coordinates and markets recreational activities such as aquatic programs, personal training and fitness programs, leagues, camps, and other related events.
Works with various community groups, volunteers and other government agencies to plan and implement special recreational events and throughout the City.
Directs and coordinates all daily operations and maintenance activities for assigned programs.
Oversees equipment and facility maintenance activities to ensure vendor contracts are administered properly.
Monitors fee collections, service charges and cash deposits.
Supervises the development and implementation of a department-wide marketing and publicity plan to include seasonal brochures and other marketing materials design and distribution.
Revises, updates and interprets waivers, policies and guidelines for recreation programs.
Inspects the condition, safety and security of equipment and facilities required for programming.
Works with community groups in fund raising activities to support or expand recreational programs and services.
Markets and promotes the Department and its services as assigned.
Develops and recommends annual budget needs to the PLWC Superintendent, forecasts necessary funding for operational needs, staff, and equipment. Monitors budget, contracts, and outside services. Identifies problem areas and recommends refinements; authorizes expenditures; projects anticipated revenues.
Calculates the most efficient and cost-effective methods to extend and preserve the useful life of the existing and future facilities and equipment. Continues to identify process improvements, eliminates redundant systems, and implements cost control measurements.
Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures. Develops standard operating procedures and manuals for implementation.
Secures supplies, materials, and equipment.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints and ensures proper follow through.
Instructs as needed; fills in for shift workers when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.