Recreation Coordinator
Goodyear, AZ Goodyear, AZ Full-time Full-time $68,848 - $102,206 a year $68,848 - $102,206 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Job Description Summary The Recreation Coordinator manages, plans and oversees the operation of programs and facilities.
This includes programming, organizing, implementing and evaluating facility operations, special events, aquatics and youth and adult sports programs, special interest classes, adaptive programs and senior activities.
The ideal candidate for the Recreation Coordinator in Adaptive Programs will be a strategic, motivated, high-performing individual who possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management (or related field).
The ideal candidate will also possess at least three years of full-time experience in a municipal environment, coordinating a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for youth, teen, adult and senior populations.
This person will need to have the ability to establish and foster relationships with community partners for maximum program impact.
Proficiency in recreation software utilization is also desired along with excellent overall leadership, communication and customer service skills.
The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with high service delivery expectations.
A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation is also highly desirable.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset.
You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce.
You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building.
You will thrive in a culture of innovation.
We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for a panel interview.
Essential Functions This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent.
Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates part-time staff and volunteers.
Organizes, attends and conducts meetings, negotiates and writes contracts, creates business plans, develops and presents budgets, and makes presentations to City Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission; orders materials, supplies and equipment; processes invoices and enters City purchase orders; responds to citizen inquiries; collects registration fees and reconciles accounts; manages facility rentals; and works closely with Parks and Facility staff on maintenance, rentals and program accommodations.
Evaluates and modifies programs and facility services for maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction by reviewing current recreation standards and programs, conducting participant surveys and researching similar programs.
Prepares post event/activity/usage reports.
Creates and seeks partnership opportunities with non-profit organizations, schools and other organizations and businesses as well as contract vendors and other City departments to advance the overall goals of the Parks and Recreation Department and Advisory Commission.
Assists in the supervision of daily activities and programs at the recreation campus.
Ensures safety of participants and facility users and ensures program and/or facility compliance with city, county, state and national laws, regulations and standards.
Markets and promotes awareness for program and facility usage opportunities by updating website, preparing information for quarterly brochure and preparing and coordinating eblasts.
Requirements Formal Education/Knowledge:
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum three years' experience in a related field.
Certifications and Other Requirements:
Valid Driver's License Reading:
Work requires the ability to read municipal contracts, COAC's, yearly reports, and budget expenditure reports.
Math:
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Writing:
Work requires the ability to write reports, contracts, COAC's letters, surveys, and business plans.
Managerial:
Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
Budget Responsibility:
Moderate - Supports the preparation of budget documents; may do research to justify data used in documents for a unit or division of a department.
May recommend budget allocations.
Often compiles data and/or enters or oversees data entry.
May have responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures).
Policy/Decision Making:
Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.
There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.
More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
Technical Skills:
Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures.
In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.
Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
12 Month Objectives Create, develop and implement comprehensive adaptive and inclusive recreation program opportunities for the community.
Assist in the recruiting, hiring and training of part-time staff and volunteers for adaptive and inclusive recreation programs.
Develop partnerships with key community stakeholders including Special Olympics of Arizona, various school districts, and other partnering organizations to establish a variety of opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Embrace and support a safety first atmosphere within the Recreation Division.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This includes programming, organizing, implementing and evaluating facility operations, special events, aquatics and youth and adult sports programs, special interest classes, adaptive programs and senior activities.
The ideal candidate for the Recreation Coordinator in Adaptive Programs will be a strategic, motivated, high-performing individual who possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management (or related field).
The ideal candidate will also possess at least three years of full-time experience in a municipal environment, coordinating a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for youth, teen, adult and senior populations.
This person will need to have the ability to establish and foster relationships with community partners for maximum program impact.
Proficiency in recreation software utilization is also desired along with excellent overall leadership, communication and customer service skills.
The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with high service delivery expectations.
A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation is also highly desirable.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset.
You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce.
You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building.
You will thrive in a culture of innovation.
We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for a panel interview.
Essential Functions This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent.
Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates part-time staff and volunteers.
Organizes, attends and conducts meetings, negotiates and writes contracts, creates business plans, develops and presents budgets, and makes presentations to City Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission; orders materials, supplies and equipment; processes invoices and enters City purchase orders; responds to citizen inquiries; collects registration fees and reconciles accounts; manages facility rentals; and works closely with Parks and Facility staff on maintenance, rentals and program accommodations.
Evaluates and modifies programs and facility services for maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction by reviewing current recreation standards and programs, conducting participant surveys and researching similar programs.
Prepares post event/activity/usage reports.
Creates and seeks partnership opportunities with non-profit organizations, schools and other organizations and businesses as well as contract vendors and other City departments to advance the overall goals of the Parks and Recreation Department and Advisory Commission.
Assists in the supervision of daily activities and programs at the recreation campus.
Ensures safety of participants and facility users and ensures program and/or facility compliance with city, county, state and national laws, regulations and standards.
Markets and promotes awareness for program and facility usage opportunities by updating website, preparing information for quarterly brochure and preparing and coordinating eblasts.
Requirements Formal Education/Knowledge:
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum three years' experience in a related field.
Certifications and Other Requirements:
Valid Driver's License Reading:
Work requires the ability to read municipal contracts, COAC's, yearly reports, and budget expenditure reports.
Math:
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Writing:
Work requires the ability to write reports, contracts, COAC's letters, surveys, and business plans.
Managerial:
Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
Budget Responsibility:
Moderate - Supports the preparation of budget documents; may do research to justify data used in documents for a unit or division of a department.
May recommend budget allocations.
Often compiles data and/or enters or oversees data entry.
May have responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures).
Policy/Decision Making:
Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.
There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.
More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
Technical Skills:
Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures.
In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.
Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
12 Month Objectives Create, develop and implement comprehensive adaptive and inclusive recreation program opportunities for the community.
Assist in the recruiting, hiring and training of part-time staff and volunteers for adaptive and inclusive recreation programs.
Develop partnerships with key community stakeholders including Special Olympics of Arizona, various school districts, and other partnering organizations to establish a variety of opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Embrace and support a safety first atmosphere within the Recreation Division.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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