What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Program Coordinator - Health and Fitness position at City of Casa Grande?
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, supervises staff, manages facilities and coordinates the activities of a City recreation program.
The City of Casa Grande is seeking a team player and leader to manage all aspects of a successful health and fitness program at its recreation center. The successful candidate should be highly motivated to plan, organize and implement successful programs within the Recreation Division including group fitness, individual fitness, family fitness, personal training, and special interest health classes.The Recreation Coordinator will directly supervise many part time and seasonal employees including contracted fitness instructors. The candidate must be customer service oriented, energized by working with large numbers of people/members, prepared to create and lead change and willing to work with the team to achieve the established goals for the Division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Coordinates and manages operations of a City recreation program; programs include special adult’s and children’s programs and facilities, recreation facilities, special events, youth activities and sports programs, child care and adaptive recreation programs.
- Plans, organizes, promotes and evaluates diversified special events, alternative activities, and special programs suited to the needs of participants and potential participants, including at-risk teens and special populations with both mental and physical disabilities. Manages facility operation and maintenance.
- Supervises and trains staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks; prepares work schedules; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; provides direction and guidance in technical and procedural issues. Coordinates facility volunteer program.
- Monitors operations, budget and expenses to identify and resolve problems and priorities.
- Promotes, organizes and stimulates good relationships with neighborhood and community groups and other agencies; interprets and explains City programs and philosophies to groups and individuals, community resources, committees, staff and volunteers.
- Communicates with general public, City departments, other agencies, vendors, contractors and others in order to promote, administer and coordinate program operations, special events and utilization of facilities.
- Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of recreation programs and services in the community, and coordinates with local and regional organizations to develop plans to meet the community’s needs.
- Prepares operational, statistical, financial and analytical reports on recreation programs, facilities and special events; collects and summarizes statistical data for reports.
- Monitors and reviews trends in recreation programs, and recommends improvements.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises aides, instructors, program staff and volunteer staff.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Public Administration or related field, and three (3) year’s recreation program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements: Possession of a Valid Arizona Drivers License; specific technical training and certifications may be required.
Supplemental Information
Necessary Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of:
- City policies and procedures.
- Theories and philosophies of recreation programs, and the practical application to individual and group behavior.
- Principles and practices for management of recreation programs.
- Laws, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities, programs and equipment.
- Principles of records management and program management.
- Basic principles of supervision and training.
Skill in:
- Developing recommendations for improvements of recreation programs and facilities.
- Interpreting and applying City policies and procedures.
- Inspiring confidence and enthusiasm, and working effectively with various groups and special populations.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with citizen groups, other government agencies and City departments.
- Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
- Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in recreation facilities.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
