Recreation Programmer (Open until filled)

City of Columbia•Columbia, TN

About The Position

Plans and coordinates recreation programs and events within the parks and recreation department. Depending on the assigned function, the role may focus on community and special events, sports, or wellness and fitness programming. Duties include planning, organizing, marketing, scheduling, directing, coordinating, and supervising programs and events; developing partnerships and program materials; monitoring budgets; coordinating facility and field use; and working with participants, customers, staff, and volunteers. Assignments or facilities may change based on departmental or seasonal needs. Work may involve irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position may oversee pool scheduling and swim lessons, staff and lifeguard training, daily cash receipts and cash-handling procedures, seasonal hiring, and customer service. The incumbent may supervise part-time or temporary employees and may represent the department on City committees.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices for planning and providing community-based recreational services.
Knowledge of developing and implementing activities and programs for people from preschool age through senior adulthood.
Knowledge of basic supervisory principles and practices, budget monitoring, and program administration.
Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures, community demographics, and recreational issues.
Knowledge of operational methods and procedures and the recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community.
Knowledge of program-planning methods and the objectives of public recreation.
Knowledge of first aid methods and safety precautions used in recreation work.
Knowledge of sports league operations, including sport-specific rules, registration, tournament bracketing, and instruction.
Knowledge of implementing and supervising recreational activities and stimulating interest in recreation programs.
Knowledge of the use and care of parks and recreation equipment, materials, and facilities.
Ability to plan and organize program areas effectively.
Ability to train, coordinate, and monitor staff work and develop employees.
Ability to evaluate programs and prepare reports.
Ability to conduct research, analyze findings, and make recommendations.
Ability to design, implement, and administer programs and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and City staff and the public.
Ability to interpret and apply City laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to indoor and outdoor recreation events and programs.
Ability to multitask across multiple job assignments.
Valid Tennessee driver's license.
Obtain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Course certifications within six months of employment.
Concussion training.
Fitness certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in recreation administration, leisure services, or a related field, and two years of experience in professional-level recreation work, event planning, working with diverse populations from preschool age through senior adulthood, or other relevant equivalent experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and implement activities for assigned recreation programs or events, and evaluate outcomes.
Participate in establishing program goals and objectives and in planning program budgets; provide estimates and monitor assigned budgets.
Develop rules for games, sports, and events; prepare accident and statistical reports.
Meet with citizen groups to discuss needs and initiate and coordinate new program development.
Inspect and evaluate programs to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Calculate and recommend program fees and maintain financial records.
Investigate and resolve citizen complaints or problems.
Prepare reports on recreation activities and other statistics.
Interpret and enforce department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Monitor the use, care, and maintenance of equipment and supplies; maintain inventory records.
Coordinate program registration procedures and collect and record registration forms and fees.
Train and monitor part-time and temporary staff; may supervise these employees.
Act as a liaison on City committees as assigned.
Develop public service announcements and marketing materials, obtain approval, and distribute them in advance to the community and assigned program areas.
Assist with planning and implementing departmental programming and events.
Ensure facility and program or event areas are cleaned and trash is picked up.
Build positive professional relationships with members, participants, and community volunteers; provide courteous, respectful, fair, and impartial service.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality and report to the work area on time.
For community and special events assignments, provide year-round, summer, and special-event programming and staff facility reservations; develop monthly themes and special events.
For sports assignments, coordinate and supervise leagues, events, clinics, and youth sports; train and schedule officials; recruit and train volunteer coaches; develop and market programs and partnerships; approve coaches' manuals and program rules; coordinate field preparation, schedules, and off-site facility reservations; enforce league rules and prepare and justify budgets.
For wellness and fitness assignments, develop, implement, and supervise wellness and fitness programming, including aquatics, exercise and specialty classes, and special events; advise and motivate members, help establish goals and training plans, maintain a safe and clean exercise environment, prepare and justify programming budgets, and represent the department on the City Wellness Committee.
Oversee pool scheduling and swim lessons; develop and administer staff training; organize lifeguard training and seasonal hiring; monitor and report daily cash receipts and cash-handling procedures; and work with customers.
Perform other related duties as required.