Recreation Program Coordinator

Recreation Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• coordinating programs
• managing facilities
• conducting outreach

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports

• Parks and recreation

• Leisure services, or related field

• 2+ years relevant experience

• Valid South Carolina Class D driver’s license

• CPR and First Aid within six months

• About the Department

• This position oversees the development and implementation of city-wide diversified athletic and cultural arts programs; collaborates with local agencies and organizations to ensure an effective and efficient approach to athletic and cultural arts programming; and performs related professional, administrative and programmatic supervision work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

• The work is considered light in nature and involves walking or standing much of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in athletic activity. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

• Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Position Duties

• Provides knowledge and support of Aquatics programming to include pool supervision and general operations.

• Assists in planning, organizing and implementing a diversified athletic and cultural arts programs to meet the varied needs, interests and abilities of City residents;

• Assists in ensuring department compliance with all City policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations;

• Assists in seeking and securing sponsorships and other funding support for athletic programs and activities;

• Plans, coordinates and implements assigned athletic and cultural arts programs and events for youth and adults, including league play, instructional clinics, visual and performing arts and special events;

• Assists in recruiting and coordinating the work of volunteers; conducts certification clinics for coaches and volunteers;

• Collects and accounts for program fees and other monies;

• Evaluates programs for effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes to improve programs, services and participation as appropriate;

• Collaborates with other City divisions, departments and outside organizations as