Primary Duties
The Recreation Coordinator participates in a variety of needs and mission-based activities appropriate for the community. Reporting to the Sports Supervisor, the coordinator administers prescribed programs, services, facilities, events, online registration, and/or concessions. This includes planning, promoting, implementing, and organizing a variety of recreation programs. Assists in the hiring of recreation staff, instructors, contractors and makes necessary recommendations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Plans, implements, and organizes a variety of programs, facilities and services associated with recreation activities and classes, community events, leagues, camps, day trips and concessions. • Promotes and publicizes recreational programs and events. • Develops, and implements staff schedules, assignments, recommendations for disciplinary action and evaluates performance regularly. • Organizes and implements training for seasonal recreation and aquatic staff. • Initiates thorough communication of program information to participants. • Responds to public inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely manner. • Assists with monitoring and editing registration information through the recreation software system. • Upholds the agency’s internal and external customer service standards. • Enforces program, park and facility rules and regulations and complies with safety standards associated with risk management. • Acts as a recreation liaison with different community groups as assigned. • Performs routine site inspections of buildings and playgrounds and reports needed maintenance and/or repairs to supervisor according to department policies and procedures. • Assists with operations and maintenance of Parks and Recreation facilities including but not limited to AquaVenture, Veterans Memorial Park, Embrace Park, North Pine Park, Liberty Bell, and Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. • Assists with securing funding and resources for programs and events through community partnerships and sponsorships. • Participates in annual budget preparation and submits requests to Supervisor. • Administers business functions and ensures proper operations following department policies and procedures. • May require working nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: • Knowledge of department policies and procedures. • Knowledge of recreation equipment, aquatic and athletic programs, concessions, safety practices and public relations. • Knowledge of computer software use, and applications associated with programming. • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications. • Knowledge of basic marketing approaches to recreation programming. Ability to: • Ability to plan, create, implement, evaluate programs and events. • Ability to use registration and reservation software. • Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions. • Ability to maintain good working relationships with the general public. • Skills in the use of recreation and athletic equipment. • Skills to write and prepare brochures and media releases.
Compensation Details
Salary range is $4,231 - $5,803.
Benefits
Excellent benefit package.
How to Apply
Application may be obtained at the City’s website: www.norfolkne.gov/humanresources or Human Resources Office, 309 N. 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701, (402) 844-2010. First review of applications January 29, 2024