Recreation Coordinator - Show Low, United States - City of Show Low, AZ

Description

Salary : $43,804.80 Annually

Location : 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Community Services

Division: Recreation

Opening Date: 05/09/2024

Description

The City of Show Low is excited to announce the opening of Full Time Recreation Coordinator. This position will focus on youth sports, managing room/event rentals, and pickleball.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Responsible for the developing, scheduling, directing, and implementing daily, seasonal, and special event program operations for a year-round citywide recreation program. Ensures set up of site and equipment, assists in scheduling and conducting activities, perform customer service, and developing and presenting program reports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Serves as lead over support staff, part-time, contracted, and seasonal personnel
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Prepares and coordinates a wide variety of public events, classes, sports events, sports leagues and/or activities, aquatics programs which includes organizing staffing, procuring supplies, scheduling entertainment, setting up sites, monitoring events and/or performing other related activities. Obtain any necessary contracts, COI documents when working with vendors.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and directing a diversified year-round, city-wide recreation program and special events. Reviews program areas implements changes or new programs to meet recreational needs of the community
• Performs a variety of clerical activities in support of office operations, which may include entering information into databases, cashiering, answering phones, filing, maintaining calendars of events, and/or performing other related activities
• Registers participants for programs, receives program fees, makes change, and balances cash drawer, prepares bank deposits. Maintains accurate records of registration, participation, and revenues and expenses in written report form
• Effectively resolves grievances and errors; performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; Communicates problems and/or concerns to supervisor
• Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public; Ensure policies, procedures, and rules are strictly enforced
• Ability to assist in marketing events for public through flyers, press releases, social media, and City website

Performs all duties in strict compliance with appropriate safety and security standards. Ensures all applicable safety and health rules and regulations are followed. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes

Participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives. Exhibits a high-level service orientation toward customers and maintains productive working relationships

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; and
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a parks and recreation program; or
3. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Basic knowledge of public recreation, parks and programs, office practices, cash handling, record keeping methods and procedures, rules and regulations and tournament bracketing governing various competitive athletic games such as softball, baseball, basketball, hockey, etc., tools and techniques of teaching music, drama, crafts, sports, or other specialties involved
2. Skill in customer service, computer software applications and first aid
3. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement recreation programs; ability to coordinate, analyze, and utilize a variety of reports and records; work safely, handle cash, perform basic bookkeeping, maintain a safe environment, communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Special Requirements

1. Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
2. Incumbents in this position are frequently required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, including Microsoft office word, access, power point, excel and outlook, Motorized vehicles and equipment, mobile radio, sports equipment, fitness equipment, audio visual equipment, phone and general office equipment.

For an overview of Full Time benefits

01

If hired when are you available to start work?

02

Will you travel if the job requires it?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you available for on-call employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to meet the attendance requirements of the position?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

06

Will you work overtime if required?

• Yes
• No

07

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

08

Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?

• I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Required Question