RECREATION PROGRAM/COMMUNITY CENTER COORDINATOR (Recreation Leader)
Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Sep-24
Location: Portland, Maine
Type: Full-time
Salary: $51,226.76- $64,896.00
Categories:
Recreation
Sector:
Recreation
Salary Details:
$51,226.76- $64,896.00 or between $26.27- $33.28/hr.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
RECREATION PROGRAM/COMMUNITY CENTER COORDINATOR (Recreation Leader)- Parks, Recreation and Facilities 37.5 hours per week.
Do you want to have fun everyday at work? Join the Portland Recreation team and assist in the design, management and direction of an array of recreation programs and activities in the Portland community. The Recreation Leader formulates, manages and directs various recreation programs and activities for a wide range of age groups and customer needs. Schedules and supervises the work of staff at community centers, schools, summer camps, and recreation sites. Organizes and oversees Youth Athletic Leagues and scheduling. Assists staff and the department in the evaluation of programs and the development of new programs. Monitors and manages the safety of programs and facilities. Oversees and regulates the scheduling of an assigned Community Center Facility. Oversees a Summer camp and the staff associated with it. Monitors and prepares reports on program and facility use. Collects fees and keeps records of fees collected and deposited. This position offers a flexible work schedule including occasional nights and weekends for specific programs.
Requirements of Work:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Considerable knowledge of a variety of recreational activities, and possesses the ability to direct them.
Working knowledge of the techniques, rules, materials and equipment needs of a variety of sports and athletic activities.
Experience working with youth, teens and adult patrons.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience supervising, managing, and training staff.
Working knowledge of Google Suite.
Desirable Experience and Training
Certification as a Parks and Recreation Professional (National Recreation and Park Association) or ability to acquire C.P.R.P within certification period.
Working knowledge of MyRec Software preferred.
Ability to organizing, lead, and instruct specific athletic leagues and clinics.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Class C driver's license in good standing.
Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
Applications accepted until 10/18/2024 Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, ProTech (Grade 6) - Salary range depending on experience: $51,226.76- $64,896.00 or between $26.27- $33.28/hr.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:
Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Desirable Experience and Training
Certification as a Parks and Recreation Professional (National Recreation and Park Association) or ability to acquire C.P.R.P within certification period.
Working knowledge of MyRec Software preferred.
Ability to organizing, lead, and instruct specific athletic leagues and clinics.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid Class C driver's license in good standing.
The City of Portland’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department consists of three major divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Public Assembly Facilities. The department also manages Portland's Troubh Ice Arena and Riverside Golf and Grill.
The Portland Parks Division manages a parks system that includes over 60 parks and playgrounds, 7.5 miles of multi-use trails, 10 community gardens, 2 stadiums, 16 cemeteries, dozens of athletic fields and courts, all spread across 1,000+ acres of land. The Parks Division also stewards an urban forest of 20,000 inventoried trees, and maintains flowerbeds, meadows, and natural open spaces throughout the city. Our Park Rangers make sure our parks are safe for all, and our hard working maintenance crews keep our parks beautiful in the summer, and plow our city sidewalks and trails in the winter. The Parks Division aims to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone, during all four seasons of the year: from the Portland Skatepark, to 4 splash pads and wading pools, 2 dog parks, 4 maintained ice skating ponds, a sledding hill and miles of groomed XC ski track.
The Recreation Division offers a vast array of recreation programs and cl...inics for preschool, youth, family, teens, adults, and senior adults at its five community centers. This includes but is not limited to the before and after school programs in Portland's nine elementary schools, a 62+ program for seniors, aquatics programs, therapeutic and inclusion programs, and basketball for K-6th grade students.
The Public Assembly Facilities Division is responsible for the scheduling and management of Merrill Auditorium, Portland Exposition Building, Hadlock Field, Ocean Gateway and Maine State Pier. This division provides all event services including front of house and backstage operations as well as security, concessions and custodial services. Prime Tenant contracts include Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Ovations, Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Red Claws and the Portland School Department. In addition, this division oversees the permitting of events in the City’s parks, open spaces and streets and manages large scale outdoor events including the annual July 4th celebration on the Eastern Prom. This past year, the division was responsible for over 1,100 events with over 400,000 attendees.
