Recreation Program Coordinator- MY Denver

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The MY Denver Card provides free access to 25 of Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5-18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop-in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out-of-school time. Out-of-school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Activities offered in the recreation center fall into the broader categories of Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture, Social Recreation; and Community Engagement.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience working in recreation, education or a closely related field.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or by the completion of probation.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation Management, Education, Program Administration, or another directly related field
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing out-of-school-time programs for youth
• Experience working with youth (ages 5-18 years) in a programming or education setting
• Experience managing programming at multiple sites/locations at one time
• Experience working for a medium to large municipality; parks & recreation department preferred
• Experience with various supervisory functions
• Experience fostering and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, providers, and organizations
• Experience with research, documentation, and working with data to determine strategic goals
• Experience with social media, marketing and community outreach

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with Recreation Center Coordinators, partner organizations, or city representatives to coordinate the use of facilities and implementation of programs that have been identified through collaborative efforts to meet the needs of the community and customers
• Organize, administer, and develop schedules for recreation programs, activities, and events
• Recruit, hire, terminate, and train on-call employees or volunteers to achieve quality programming delivery
• Purchase supplies, equipment, and materials for recreation activities, classes, and programs
• Assist in the development and implementation of program policies, standards, and budgetary decisions based off recorded data
• Develop program curriculum, model, training, and program resources for implementation
• Perform program pre-planning duties for assigned programs, classes, and activities including written projection of costs and fees.
• Coordinate with Recreation Center Coordinators to identify community and customer needs and interests, then assess program responsiveness to these interests and initiate new programming elements and enterprises, including partnerships with other community-based organizations
• Review and evaluate programs for effectiveness and participation levels; analyze and use findings to increase program participation and assist in the development of new classes, activities, or programs
• Engage in outreach activities to secure community acceptance and increased participation in recreation programming
• Publicize recreation programs and other offerings by collaborating with DPR marketing to create and produce a strong social media presence, identify marketing strategies for program visibility and engagement.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Hourly pay differential for working evening and night shifts
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED