What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader III position at City of Alexandria?
Temporary Recreation Leader III- GS 10
(Event Coordinator)
“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future”
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Lifeguard/Pool Operator.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles: Assessment
- Aligning the work, we do with our strategic plan
- Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
- Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
- Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity and entrepreneurship
Overview
In pursuit of service excellence the Events Coordinator provides an positive and welcoming environment while demonstrating a joy of interacting with the community members. This position will understand how to develop relationships with potential renters and work with them to provide a personal event experience. This person will organize the special events and private rentals from initial reservation through final event review. The position will provide exceptional customer service and foster a happy and engaged environment.
What You Should Bring
Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You will work to meet the needs of our community. To succeed as a Events Coordinator, you should be upbeat, decisive, and responsible while giving customers a personal and positive rental experience. You should also be organized and possess strong leadership skills. You will have the support of and work under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator and/or Regional Program Director. The hours will vary Monday- Friday with occasional weekends outside of standard business hours.
Special Events Coordinator:
- Assist with reservation, data management, and recordkeeping.
- Assist with the administration and clerical needs of the rental process.
- Supports the Recreation Coordinator/ Regional Program Director in building management.
- Maintain customer information binder including collecting forms, contacting rentals, developing diagrams and rental/special event log.
- Attends all staff trainings, staff meeting, and participants in events and activities.
- Learn and understand database Rec Trac.
- Effectively communicate with supervisor, staff and renters.
- Assist in management and care of facility and supplies.
- Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for rentals and special activities.
- Responds to customer questions and concerns in a positive and professional matter.
- Function effectively as a team member
- Performs related work as required.
About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities
The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public spaces, cultural activities, and programming. The Department’s vision is to improve the well-being of every person in our community by connecting them to each other and their environment. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.
High School Diploma and three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. First Aid training.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred.This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Salary : $23
