Senior Recreation Coordinator - Sports

City of Folsom•Folsom, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Recreation Coordinator to perform programming and manage facility use requests with the Recreation and Community Services Division for community sports. Under direction from the Recreation Supervisor, the Senior Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various program functions, activities, camps, leagues, facilities and special events of the Recreation Division or the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. The Recreation Divisions are comprised of Aquatics, Community & Cultural Services, and Sports. Incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower-level personnel including Recreation Coordinator I/II. Some positions may perform direct supervision, but not for a preponderance of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator is the lead or specialist level class in the series, although some positions may provide direct supervision for a small proportion of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II classification in that the former has greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of recreation programs and related tasks. Incumbents in the Senior Recreation Coordinator class have day-to-day oversight and responsibility for a major and/or multiple programs and assigned work and may supervise the work of regular staff in lower level classifications. This is a non-exempt position represented by Local 39 IUOE.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator II with the City of Folsom.
OR Three (3) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in recreation program leadership including one (1) year of leadwork experience.
Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: Philosophy and objectives of the recreation profession and the purpose, use, and benefits of various elements of the program.
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting of recreational activities for children, youth, and adults.
Knowledge of: Budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of: Facility management.
Knowledge of: Effective record keeping and report writing.
Knowledge of: Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of: Safe practices in recreation programs and activities.
Ability to: Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff.
Ability to: Research, plan, organize, implement, and supervise recreation programs and special events.
Ability to: Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of a recreation program.
Ability to: Use computer system and software.
Ability to: Formulate and administer program budgets.
Ability to: Prepare written reports.
Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.
Ability to: Coordinate programs and schedules with community groups.
Ability to: Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.

Nice To Haves

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is highly desirable
American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid/CPR/AED certification by time of appointment or within six (6) months of employment.
Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training certification within six (6) months of employment.
Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
National Alliance for Youth Sports certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analyze information pertinent to the development of programs and services.
When assigned to the Zoo Sanctuary, program areas and services include: ticket booth, gift shop, barn cart, concession stand, zoo camp, education, special events, sponsorships, volunteers, and grounds cleaning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
Develop, implement, and oversee program budgets.
Recommend policies and procedures.
As a direct supervisor, assign work, make hiring decisions, supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate performance of subordinate staff.
Work with community groups and residents to develop and coordinate programs and facility use.
Prepare and maintain master calendars for multiple facilities as needed for community user benefit
Promote and enhance existing programs through collaboration with other coordinators and tools available to the department.
Prepare written reports for division, department or commission.
Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
Perform related duties as assigned.