GENERAL SUMMARY

The Recreation Coordinator – Aquatics designs and implements recreational programming offered by the City to include controlling the inventory, marketing, promoting, procurement, and budgeting for programs and projects associated with recreational programming.  Supervises, evaluates, hires and trains staff to meet the recreational programming requirements. Incumbents in this class may be rotated or transferred to other facilities and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs.  This class performs related duties as required. Recreation Coordinators may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Supervision is received from a Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists in the management of the day-to-day operations, financial objectives and marketing of recreation programs and collection of program fees.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the support staff including training, schedules trainings before each season. Performs evaluations after each season and sport.
• Performs research, analyzes findings and develops innovative recreation programs.
• Monitors and evaluates program outcomes for sustainability.
• Communicates with staff and other program and operation areas regarding program.
• Assists in planning the department budget, program and facility cost estimates and provides budgetary oversight.
• Administers, justifies and monitors budgets for related work areas.
• Determines current and future needs for equipment and programs.
• Evaluates fees and programs for adult and youth programs for all skills and abilities on a yearly basis.
• Recruits contracted service providers who are responsible for a variety of recreation programs and vendor services.
• Monitors the purchase, use and care of facilities and program equipment.
• Develops and implements systems to improve services and processes.
• Assists in performing onsite program inspections as well as onsite evaluation to ensure compliance with City of Maricopa program and safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations and performs duties that originate in the Recreation Department.
• Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility.
• Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinates activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations and performs duties that originate in the Recreation Department.
• Acts as liaison to community groups, commissions and agencies.
• Creates and makes presentations to City Committees, City Council, community groups, and other agencies.
• Oversight of Aquatics Center, it’s staff, programs, and operations.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Current parks and recreation principles and trends.
• Social media marketing and graphic design.
• Contract administration.
• OSHA/ADOSH standards related to parks, recreation and facility management.
• Programming requirements.
• Federal, state, county, and local laws, codes and ordinances.
• Computerized enrollment systems and financial databases.

Skill in:

• Resource management.
• Coordination and scheduling.
• Customer Service.
• Organization and time management.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, commission members, City Officials including City Council and City Manager and the general public.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Recruit volunteer staff.
• Forecast program costs.
• Speak to groups.
• Develop marketing plan for events.
• Follow proper cash handling procedures.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience in the recreation field.
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 60 days:
  • A valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • First Aid certification.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following specialty areas require additional certifications:

Aquatics – Red Cross Lifeguard or Star Guard training certificate, and Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Starfish Swim Instructor certificate, CPO or AFO certification.

About City of Maricopa

We are one of the fastest growing cities in Pinal County and our organization is dedicated to meeting the needs of our citizens. We pride ourselves in providing quality service to all of our customers. We maintain an internal culture where employees are valued, teamwork is treasured, and innovative ideas are appreciated. We acknowledge and welcome the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide the knowledge, commitment, and creativity that will carry us into the future. For these reasons, we seek qualified candidates to fill our positions.

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