CPRS Job Listing
Recreation Coordinator - Sports
The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") Parks and Recreation Department is looking for two dynamic individuals to fill the Recreation Coordinator positions within the Sports Division.
Position Description
Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include, but are not limited to: Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirement may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified or waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education and Training:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or closely related field to the program area(s) assigned;
Substitution of Education:
A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Certain assignments may require certifications. When certifications are listed as being required in the job announcement, those certifications must be obtained by time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience or equivalent community/volunteer service in the field(s) to which the position is assigned.
Preferred Experience in the following Areas:
- Involvement with youth organizations
- Work within non-profit organizations
- Field and facility rentals
- Sports Field Maintenance
- Collaboration with Community Groups
Special Requirements:
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;
- Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of:
- Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in good internal and external customer service;
- Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities;
- Basic supervisory principles, including training and evaluating performance;
- Personal computer operation, including currently used programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- General procedures for ensuring public safety;
- Basic operation of automated office machines;
- Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions.
Ability to:
- Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel, and the public;
- Utilize and prepare reports and forms such as, but not limited to, accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style;
- Lead the work of others, including assigning, reviewing, and planning of work; providing clear instructions and guidance on a day-to-day basis;
- Promote staff development and motivation;
- Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite; learn and use District software;
- Analyze problems that arise in the areas of assignment, including, but not limited to, recommending and implementing solutions to resolve minor staff or participant conflicts;
- Utilize a variety of reference books and manuals, including Personnel Handbook, Dictionary, computer manual, Reservation Policies and Activity Guide.
- Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds frequently and up to forty-five (45) pounds occasionally while loading supplies, equipment, and assisting with the set up of sports and/or special events;
- Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
- Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and recreation-related tools such as, but not limited to, field preparation equipment and hand tools;
- Hearing: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;
- Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; occasionally works alone;
- Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as, but not limited to, a car, a pick-up, and an equipment trailer.