Recreation Program Coordinator

Town of Avon•Avon, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Recreation Program Coordinator. The Recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for ongoing planning, implementation and daily operation of the adult and youth program divisions at the Town of Avon Recreation Center, town parks and local Eagle County Schools. This position assists with the supervision of recreation programs, marketing and promotion of activities for youth and adult programming.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field
At least two (2) years of progressive experience in recreation planning, including initiating and supervising adult and youth programs.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Attends and oversees all youth and adult programs
Trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates Recreation Program Instructor I, II and III staff, and Sports Program Referees.
Reviews and approves shift changes and time off requests for division staff
Supervises all classes and programs by providing a comprehensive training program for staff
Maintains adequate staffing, schedules, and assigns personnel, and coordinates substitutions to best serve the interest of the program
Assists in developing, reviewing, and implementing training programs to ensure staff are familiar with procedures and prepared to respond in an emergency as appropriate
Maintains director certification for State of Colorado childcare licensure.
Monitors and maintains compliance, cleanliness and safety of program areas in accordance with Colorado State Health Department and Town of Avon guidelines and regulations
Inspects facilities and equipment as needed to ensure a safe and positive experience for patrons
Ensures safety of patrons, maintains safety and health standards of adult and youth equipment and programs and responds to emergency situations as necessary
Assists with the management and operation of concessions and rentals for the Harry A. Nottingham Lake Ice Rink and Metcalf Cabin.
Reports any accidents/incidents to supervisor and submits appropriate completed forms to supervisor within 24 hours
Ensures that emergency and first aid forms are completed correctly
Analyzes and evaluates classes and programs on an on-going basis, utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes
Ensures positive customer interaction, seeks out and obtains input on new programs and levels of interests by working closely with community
Updates program information and communicates with Recreation Services Supervisor to ensure accurate information is available to patrons and at the front desk
Manages complaints involving program participants and disciplinary issues involving staff and reports any changes, conflicts or unsafe circumstances to supervisor
Establishes maintenance and equipment inspection logs; ensures daily inspections at facility opening for equipment conditions, vandalism, cleaning and necessary supplies; and reports any needs or situations to supervisor
Requests and orders approved supplies and equipment for the adult and youth programs and ensures proper care, operation and maintenance of such equipment and supplies
Operates the adult and youth programs within allocated annual budget
Maintains current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification