CPRS Job Listing

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of overseeing high-demand programs and activities in a rapidly growing community? The City of Dublin is currently seeking a dedicated and organized Recreation Coordinator to lead its Sports programs. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing a variety of athletic leagues and recreational activities that promote community engagement, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.

The Recreation Coordinator will oversee multiple sports programs, seasonal and summer offerings, community-based programs, and a variety of contract instructors. In addition, this role is responsible for the daily operations of the City's gymnasium, including scheduling, staffing, curriculum planning, facility maintenance coordination, and addressing customer service needs. Additionally, the Parks and the Community Services Department provides scheduled opportunities for Recreation Coordinators to rotate assigned program areas, demonstrating a commitment to personal and professional growth, while also ensuring programs remain dynamic. 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team and department that shapes meaningful recreational experiences that enhance the quality of life for Dublin residents. 

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented professional with experience in sports programming and community recreation. Experience in both youth and adult sports program management is preferred to support a diverse range of offerings. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple programs and events while demonstrating strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. They excel at engaging with participants, parents, coaches, and community partners, and have a solid understanding of program development, sportsmanship, safety protocols, and facility operations. Proactive and customer-focused, the ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality recreational experiences and creating a positive, inclusive environment for all.

General Purpose:
To assist in the development, organization, and scheduling of daily operations of recreation activities in the delivery of recreation program areas including preschool, playground, parks, teens, sports, special events, senior citizens, leisure enrichment, and aquatics.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Employees assigned to this classification are responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing community programs at the City’s recreation facilities or are in charge of a city-wide program. The incumbent is expected to perform routine and difficult staff work in recreation and take specific responsibility for the assigned recreation programs and oversee temporary and seasonal personnel.
 
Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives administrative direction from the Parks & Community Services Manager or general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor.
 
May exercise technical and functional supervision over part-time recreation staff, as appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Conduct and oversee, and assist in planning and developing recreational program areas such as preschool, playground, parks, teens, sports, special events, and senior citizen activities.
• Plan, oversee, and conduct recreational activities appropriate to a variety of locations such as playgrounds, parks, community centers, school sites, and sports facilities.
• Schedule use of recreation facilities and oversee related maintenance; obtain supplies and equipment related to facility operation.
• Compose and prepare promotional materials such as flyers, program brochures, newsletters and press releases.
• Oversee part-time recreation staff as assigned and review activities of volunteers and independent contractors.
• Prepare information and reports related to program budgets.
• Maintain records and prepare written program plans and reports.
• May provide minor first aid to recreation program participants/spectators and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s (A. A. or A. S.) degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure activities or a closely related field.  A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
 
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible paid experience in recreation programming.
 
Knowledge of: 

• Techniques and methods related to the operation of recreation programs and facilities, including needs requirements related to participant disabilities.
• Basic supervisory and motivational techniques.
• Basic recreation program budgeting.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
• English language usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Ability to:

• Assist in the development, organization, and scheduling of daily operations of recreation activities and facilities.
• Plan, organize, and conduct recreation programs, including as related to specific recreation facilities.
• Oversee, train, and provide input to evaluation of part-time staff; assess activities of volunteers and independent contractors.
• Communicate concisely orally and in writing.
• Communicate in an effective manner.
• Use a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing applications.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Attend day, evening, and weekend meetings and events.

 

Other Necessary Requirements

Physical Standards:
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and report operational and technical policy and procedures.
 
On an intermittent basis, sit at desk for long periods of time, stand, walk, and bend while conducting/reviewing recreation programs; squat, climb, kneel and twist intermittently when setting up various recreation programs; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.

 

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City’s current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components.   The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

 

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

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