CPRS Job Listing
Assistant Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics/Sports
Under the general supervision of a Recreation Manager, the Sports & Aquatics Assistant Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and managing a wide range of programs with a strong emphasis on youth and adult sports and aquatics. This includes overseeing leagues, academies, camps, swim programs, and instructional classes that promote skill development, teamwork, fitness, and lifelong recreation.
Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising part-time staff, coaches, and lifeguards; coordinating facility schedules and equipment needs; managing registration and customer service; and working with contractors, community partners, and families to ensure engaging and inclusive programs. The Coordinator will also evaluate participation, safety, and program quality to support continuous growth and alignment with LGS Recreation’s mission.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about both sports and aquatics, with preferred experience in sports as well as aquatic programming or swim instruction. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential to creating safe, high-quality, and enjoyable experiences for participants of all ages.
- Assists the Recreation Manager to coordinate, facilitate, and lead assigned recreation program(s) including supervision and training of part-time staff and unpaid volunteers, resolving program issues, and ensuring that assigned program is delivered as planned.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns/issues regarding their assigned program areas.
- Assists in the creation of program and department surveys to collect data and obtain customer feedback experience.
- Reviews and documents the progress and effectiveness of specific and assigned recreation programs; develop and present recommendations for change.
- Assists with recruiting program participants and volunteers.
- Observes program facilities/areas to ensure cleanliness and safe, proper use of facilities and equipment.
- Assists with the promotion of programs and events via preparation of brochures, flyers, social media efforts, and other venues for community outreach.
- Performs a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for assigned program area as needed.
- Assists and supports special projects and events as assigned.
- Maintains, monitors, purchases, and organizes supplies, and equipment for assigned programs.
- Performs related work as assigned.