Position Title: Recreation Program Coordinator Department: Recreation
Reports To: Recreation Director Date: May 2022
Status: Full-Time
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, the Recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for the development of a diverse year-round recreation program. This will include planning, organizing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities and events to meet the needs of the community as well as designing activity brochures, scheduling the facilities, and running special events. The recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for all sports programs and works closely with volunteers, assists with program registration, purchasing of equipment and supplies and related paperwork; and coordinates with various community organizations on activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.
Assists the Director with planning, organizing, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating year-round activities and events for the Department.
Proficiently operates computer and software programs in the design and preparation of press releases, flyers, and printed schedules.
Promotes interest and participation in sports through public relations and informational programs.
Assists in the administration of youth and adult sports and recreation classes, including processing registration forms and accepting fees.
Assists in the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of seasonal personnel.
Plans work, schedules, and trains assigned staff and volunteers.
Responds to citizen inquiries and requests for information.
Actively researches new programs and sponsors, and develops ways to contact and obtain the appropriate coaches and assistants.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Works flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Opening facilities/closing facilities, reserving facilities, scheduling proper insurance coverage for events, and recreational/field maintenance.
Maintains program and participation records, and other associated records and documents to monitor program effectiveness.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Generates support and enthusiasm of participants, parents, and staff in recreation programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town officials, civic organizations and the public.
Works as the Director of our summer camp and helps manage and train seasonal employees.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, procedures, and requirements used in developing, administering, and coordinating community sports programs adapted to the particular needs of the community (including youth and cultural activities).
Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Public Relations principles and techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, in writing, and by email.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the general public and those contacted in the course of work.
Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Work well independently.
Work well in a fast-paced, often hectic environment, and meet established deadlines.
Direct and implement recreation programs suited to the needs of the community.
Perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Operate and use a computer and appropriate software programs for extended periods of time.
Provide support to senior Recreation Department staff.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Work flexible hours and weekends.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school (Required).
Work experience and/or college course work in recreation or a related field (Preferred).
Experience with common computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, Canva, and Recdesk Software (Preferred).
Class B CDL (Preferred).
Lifeguard Certification (Preferred).
NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New Hampshire Driver’s license.
CPR for infant, child, and adult, and a standard first aid certificate must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
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