DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Recreation Coordinator will assist and participate in the supervision of the daily operation of a multi-generational facility that provides programming that may include, but is not limited to recreation, education, social and cultural activities.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise, facilitate and oversee scheduled events, instructional classes and programs; oversee the issuance and collection of recreational equipment for an event, class or program; ensure adequate staffing for the event, class, or program.
• Oversee the collection of program site registration forms, waivers and registration fees for special events, instructional classes, and programs.
• Assist and respond to the general public regarding questions, comments or concerns.
• Supervise assigned temporary and voluntary staff; participate in the selection and scheduling of temporary and voluntary staff; provide or coordinate staff, volunteer and contract staff training.
• Purchase supplies and prepare meals for groups up to 100 people.
• Assist in initiating and developing partnerships to enhance services as well as research and apply for grant opportunities.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and some holidays based on the needs of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years recreation programming and/or facility management experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to the completion of an associate degree in recreation administration, elementary education or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within 6 months of hire, an appropriate, valid Food Service Worker’s Card.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical