Community Education and Recreation Coordinator

NOTE: Applicants MUST apply and submit the required application documents through WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/232130.

Under the direction of the Berlin Area School District (BASD) Superintendent, the Community Education and Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the organization, coordination, promotion, and management of a broad-based program of child, youth, and adult community education and recreation activities, including, but not limited to management of the indoor pool, recreational swim, and swim lesson program.

The Berlin Area School District is composed of three schools, Clay Lamberton Elementary (4K-5), Berlin Middle School (6-8), and Berlin High School (9-12) that are all on the same campus and serve as a hub of activity for the greater Berlin community. The Berlin Area School District has a current student enrollment of 1,200 and is composed of 14 municipalities, with the City of Berlin at the center. Berlin is a rural community with a population of 5,500 located approximately 20 minutes west of Oshkosh and 10 minutes north of Green Lake. The Fox River runs through the center of the historic Victorian downtown. Agriculture, health services, light industry and retail shops comprise Berlin’s economy.

This position will have the following responsibilities, tasks, and duties:

• Through work with district staff and community organizations, coordinate, promote, and manage a broad-based program of community recreational and educational activities, including but not limited to management of the school district indoor pool, school forests, and high/low ropes courses.
• Organize and supervise child/youth swim lessons during the fall, winter, and summer as well as open and recreational swim programs.
• Hire and supervise all lifeguards and swim instructors associated with the school district indoor pool.
• Manage the school district high/low ropes courses that are located in one of the three school forests, including annual inspections, rope course facilitator training, and coordination of school and community use of the ropes courses.
• Make recommendations for the development of Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines regarding the operation of the department.
• Prepare and issue regular and special reports for the Superintendent.
• Represent the BASD Community Education & Recreation Program at district, Board of Education, and community meetings as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working relationships with all BASD schools, municipal departments, and community organizations.
• Oversee the development of the department’s annual activity report.
• Develop short and long-range department goals and plans.
• Coordinate staff meetings to ensure the BASD Community Education & Recreation Program staff are collaborating to achieve the goals of the department.
• Manage the annual budget development process for the BASD Community Education & Recreation Program.
• Coordinate all budgetary planning for equipment, supplies, and materials to meet department needs.
• Oversee the department’s ongoing marketing and public promotional information.
• Establish, develop and maintain a recreational management software program.
• Coordinates the hiring, supervising and evaluating of all part-time and seasonal employees.
• Recommends hourly wage rates for part-time seasonal personnel.
• Oversees and provides training programs for part-time personnel.
• Assists in the development of short and long-term plans for district indoor and outdoor athletic/recreational facilities and fitness centers.
• Makes recommendations for improvement facilities utilized for community recreation activities.
• Updates Superintendent with ongoing BASD Community Education & Recreation Program operations.
• Coordinates school district classroom and facility scheduling for community use meetings, activities, and events.
• Performs other self-initiated duties or projects assigned by the Superintendent.

Salary Range: Compensation range is $25 - $30 per hour, commensurate with education and experience; position includes participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and paid time off.

How to apply: Apply by completing the WECAN application, attaching an updated cover letter and resume, supplying three to five professional references with telephone and email addresses, and providing three letters of recommendation that are no more than two years old. Copies of transcripts and licenses may be requested upon hire (if applicable).

The Berlin Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Proven leadership skills in overseeing community youth and adult education and recreation programming.
• Strong personnel management skills, including developing a strong leadership team, assigning personnel, and delegating responsibilities with assurance and accountability.
• Short- and long-range planning skills. Ability to assess community needs, research trends, and innovative concepts as they apply to improving program operations.
• Ability to compose written reports and documents.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret policy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including, the Board of Education, school district administrators and staff, City of Berlin administrators, local non-profit organizations, and community citizens.
• Certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross or ability to attain.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required or ability to attain.
• Should have a history of confidentiality, stability, neatness, punctuality, loyalty, ethical consciousness, organization skills, and flexibility.

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, recreation management, athletic administration, or education OR a combination of professional experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30