PARKS & RECREATION COORDINATOR                                                                      

Department/Division:    Parks Department

HOURS OF WORK:  

 

Scheduled to work 8-hour days, 40-hour hours per week, usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.   If events or meetings occur on weekends or evenings, hours of work are subject to change. FLSA Classification is non-exempt

Subject to the administrative direction of the Director of Parks and Public Facilities and the City Manager, plans, directs, and administers park recreation programs and sports events; promotes the park facilities to the community; manages the Aquatic Zoo; approves purchases for recreation programs; prepares and maintains written records of program activities; supervises the development and implementation of recreation programs and activities; supervises and directs the work of recreation employees; supervises and directs the work of the Parks Secretary; and, organizes, coordinates, and oversees volunteers for Park programs.

 

Plans, directs, and administers all park recreation programs

Develops plans and implements a wide variety of current and new recreational and instructional programs at park facilities            for all age groups and interests – children, adults, & seniors.

Markets the Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, and amenities

Schedules the use of park facilities – ball fields, soccer fields, community building, shelters, etc.

Supervises recreational employees, such as the Aquatic Zoo managers & pool personnel, concessionaires, umpires,                    clerical employees, etc.

Provides training and evaluates all recreational employees

Purchases and stocks concessions for park-managed concession stands

Purchases and maintains recreational equipment

Oversees the operation of the municipal aquatic facility; develops and implements a pool facility maintenance program

Oversees the renovation and maintenance of parks facilities

Inspects physical facilities and develops plans for their replacement; schedules maintenance and use of facilities

Studies and analyzes recreational needs and resources 

Evaluates effectiveness of recreation areas, facilities, and services

Studies local conditions and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet recreation needs of all age groups

Prepares and maintains records of recreational expenditures and activities

Aids in the preparation of the budget and directs expenditure of funds

Collaborates with Tourism

Collaborates with Public Works

Coordinates programs and projects with the Parks Director

Prepares Parks and Recreation digital newsletter  

Recruits and organizes volunteers to assist with the park recreation programs

Perform duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Facilities Management, Sports Management or similar fields is desired. 
Experience in event programming and/or Aquatics is required. 

Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain certification.

Experience with desktop publishing, Microsoft Word and Excel, preferred.

 

 

Requires a minimum of two years responsible work experience in recreation or a related field

Knowledge of a wide variety of recreational programs

Requires ability to handle multi-tasking 

Requires people management skills

Requires ability to organize duties and produce results in a timely manner

Requires excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Knowledge of the function, organization, and operation of City Government, preferred

Requires ability to successfully pass a background security and credit check.

Requires extensive knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.

Valid Illinois Drivers License

 

Requires ability to plan, direct and administer park recreation programs and activities

Requires ability to effectively supervise the work of employees

Evaluate and document employee performance. Issues oral and written warnings, leading to suspension and/or termination

Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow employees, and the                   general public

Requires ability to implement recreational programs for all age groups and to expand existing programs

Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status         or position

Observes safety and security procedures

Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations making proper judgments as to the correct course of action

Requires ability to organize duties and produce results in a timely manner; consistently at work and on time

Requires excellent communication skills, written and verbal

 

 Physical Requirements

 

Occasional walking, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying object under 50 pounds

Requires the ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods of time

Use written sources of information, e.g. read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials

Perform detailed work requiring visual acuity

Use non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g., alarms & cell phones        

Residency within the limits of Jefferson County is required of all City Employees