CPRS Job Listing
Recreation Coordinator
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversight for one or more parks and recreation programs and/or facilities; supervises programs which may include: youth programs, youth and adult sports, summer programs, special interest classes, aquatics program and community events; operates recreation and sports facilities; provides administrative support and program assistance to the Recreation Manager; implements the Department’s communications plans, and social media strategy for recreation programs; fosters cooperative working relationships with various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.
Receives general supervision from the Recreation Manager. Exercises technical and functional supervision over and provides training to lower-level staff, contractors, and volunteers. This is the journey level class in which incumbents have program coordination, administrative, and/or day-to-day operational responsibilities. Incumbents are responsible for supervising, coordinating, and participating in recreation programs to ensure that City facilities, recreation programs, activities, and services are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use. Responsibilities include inspecting and planning, scheduling, and directing the recreation program operations, activities, and services in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the operations and activities of one or more recreation program and/or facilities.
Equivalent to the completion of a two-year degree or equivalent education from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in recreation, leisure activities or a related field and two (2) years of experience in parks and recreation or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.