Recreation Program Coordinator (Preschool and Summer Camps)

Orange County Government • Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) has an opening for a Recreation Program Coordinator. This specific position will be coordinating preschool and summer camps for ages 3-5. The work involves the responsibility for coordinating social, recreational, and/or educational activities including youth and adult athletic leagues, spring and summer camps, afterschool, preschool, specialized recreation programs and special events. An employee in this class will have responsibility in conducting an activity or the organization and initiation of activity groups. Work is performed under the general direction of the Superintendent of Recreation or designee with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. However, provides functional supervision to temporary employees. Position does related work as required. An SBI background check with fingerprinting is required for this position.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration/recreation management or closely related field AND two (2) years of work experience in promoting recreation activities or programs, conducting recreation activities or programs, or assisting in the administrative activities of municipal recreation, campus recreation or leisure service; OR An equivalent combination of educational training and experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certifications in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid and AED within three (3) months of hire.
• Successful clearance of an SBI background check with fingerprinting.
• Satisfactory verification of eligibility for employment.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required.
• Submission and approval of all new hire documentation and completion of new hire paperwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with preschool programs and summer camps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating social, recreational, and/or educational activities including youth and adult athletic leagues, spring and summer camps, afterschool, preschool, specialized recreation programs and special events.
• Conducting an activity or the organization and initiation of activity groups.
• Providing functional supervision to temporary employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level