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Job Description

RECREATION COORDINATOR III

JOB CODE 41160

Effective Date:	4/98A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide skilled professional recreation programming in a geographic area, specialist field, or for a major facility. Recreation Coordinator III assignments include programming at park and school sites, providing citywide programming in a specialty field such as special events, dance, drama, music, arts and crafts, special populations, senior citizens, outdoor sports, and supervising a major recreation facility such as an adult or community center. Some positions exercise supervision over Recreation Coordinators I and II, Parks Foremen, parks maintenance or part-time staff. Supervision of full-time staff and administration over a specialty area or major facility differentiates this class from the Recreation Coordinator II. Work is performed independently under the general review of a Recreation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises full and part-time recreation and maintenance personnel;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates recreation programs;
• Directs recreation and maintenance activities at a major facility;
• Recruits, directs, and evaluates the activities of volunteers and contracted staff;
• Keeps financial and activity records and prepares reports;
• Meets with individuals or groups to stimulate interest and support for recreation activities;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The philosophy and objectives of municipal recreation and the methods involved in organizing, conducting, and supervising a program of recreational activities.
• Leadership styles and skills.
• Major phases of recreation work such as sports and games, social or specialized cultural activities.
• Principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Understand community social conditions.
• Interpret recreation programs to the public and determine the recreation needs of the community through involvement.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the general public including groups of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of full-time professional recreation experience in one or more of the areas of specialization, including at least two years in a lead capacity, and a bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, fine or performing arts, or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.