Recreation Coordinator- Sports and Fitness

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 

Coordination of Recreation Programs:

• Plan, organize, market, implement, evaluate, and coordinate recreational and sports programs, classes, camps, leagues and events, and related activities.
• Develop or assist in the development of new recreation programs, events, and activities and review current programs for effectiveness, impact, and interest.
• Recruit, assign, train, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate staff and volunteers in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and procedures for the assigned programs and services.
• Collaborate and communicate with various community and volunteer organizations, schools, and other agencies to advance programs, services, and events.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within assigned program area; prepare informational material including brochures, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and other publicity materials.
• Research and apply for grant initiatives to provide supplemental funding to programs. Identify and cultivate sponsorship opportunities to financially support programs. 
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of recreation programs; answer phones; gather information and prepare reports; maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Act as Department representative to local residents, governmental agencies, community groups, private businesses, and others concerning questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation programs and facility operations; attend neighborhood meetings to solicit community support.
• Oversee monetary transactions related to department’s programs and operations.
• Substitute for subordinate staff as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Work with the Recreation Supervisor II and Recreation Coordinator to ensure athletic fields and facilities are scheduled and programmed appropriately. 

• Provide robust internal and external customer service at an exceptionally high level
• Plan activities and direct Mather Sports Complex staff on-site and at other District parks and facilities 
• Establish and maintain supportive, effective working relationships with supervisors and support staff
• Analyze situations accurately and develop, recommend, and execute an effective course of action
• Provide instructions, relay processes and articulate procedures
• Maintain and enhance CRPD and Mather Sports Center/Complex policies
• Effectively communicate and work closely with individuals of diverse backgrounds; various ages, demographics, and departments District-wide
• Manage time and resources; organize and prioritize workloads
• Communicate, motivate, train, and lead front-line staff and volunteers
• Adapt, pivot, and find solutions to complex problems and issues
• Be flexible and adapt to altered situations (e.g., emergencies, inclement weather, etc.)
• Elicit community and organization support for programs 
• Communicate professionally and tactfully with the general public at all times
• Address all questions and concerns tactfully and in alignment with CRPD’s Mission and Vision
• Effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing
• Gather, analyze, and report information; provide feedback and suggestions 
• Set-up equipment for a variety of athletic activities; stage information booths; hang banners; move tables/chairs; carry supplies
• Effectively respond to emergency situations in a calm and professional manner; administer First Aid and CPR as required (if certified) 
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays and rotating on-call schedule (if needed)

• Mobility and dexterity to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions
• Ability to work in loud environments
• Strength and agility to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Required to take and pass a drug screening

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of employment 
• Knowledge of concussion protocol