Recreation Program Coordinator - Seasonal

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

22h•$10•Onsite

About The Position

RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR- Seasonal City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Recreation Program Coordinator to perform and oversee the operations of youth development programs or recreational programs and activities. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Recreation Program Coordinator position earns competitive pay of $ 9.65 hr . ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR As a Recreation Program Coordinator, you will preform indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, educational, low organized programs and activities for youth 6-17 years of age. Your work will involve overseeing and maintaining assigned facility, and park dealing with the general public, maintaining safety of members, public and staff, maintaining a high profile in the community, and supervising participants in recreation and education activities. May supervise work of others and serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. You may also prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events or maintain facilities and monitor park and buildings for safety. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations of youth programming, recreational activities, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

Required Education: Pursuing high school diploma, GED or equivalency
Required Work Experience: No experience required.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Nice To Haves

Experience Preference: Preferred some professional work experience in the Parks & Recreation Field or equivalent.
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, educational, low organized programs and activities for youth 6-17 years of age.
Oversee and maintain assigned facility, and park dealing with the general public, maintaining safety of members, public and staff, maintaining a high profile in the community, and supervising participants in recreation and education activities.
May supervise work of others and serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
Prepare and organize registrations, supplies and special events or maintain facilities and monitor park and buildings for safety.