What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator position at City of Delano CA?
Salary : $3,630.00 - $4,415.00 Monthly
Location : 140 W 11th Ave, Delano
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202200158
Department : Ellington Center
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 5 : 30 PM Pacific
Job Purpose
To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application :
- D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)
- Associate's degree (or two full academic years of classes from an accredited college or university)
Supervise, plan and organize a variety of City recreation programs, activities, and services. Organize and implement specialized recreation, social / cultural, special events, and sport / athletic programs. Provide responsible and technical staff assistance and supervision of City facilities, operations, other staff and volunteers. Receives direct supervision and general direction from the Recreation Supervisor. Provides direct supervision and general direction to part-time and seasonal recreation employees of the City and recreation program coaches and other volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This classification provides the professional recreation administration to the City's Community Services Department and has responsibility for the planning, organizing and implementing of an approved recreation program for the City. The classification is responsible to the Recreation Supervisor for implementing the recreation goals and objectives of the City and for the success of the program in meeting the community's needs.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following :
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of - Principles and practices of organizing and conducting public recreation programs, special programs for populations of various interest. Basic budgetary principles and practices and supervision of employees. Analyzing administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions. Safety practices and procedures related to recreation programs. Recreation, cultural, and social needs of all age groups. The use of personal computers and various Windows-based applications programs. Correct use of oral and written English.
Skilled in : - Reading, interpreting, and applying written procedures and policies. Organizing and maintaining accurate records. Preparing clear and concise written reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicating tactfully and effectively with the public and other agencies. Analyzing, administrative, operational, and organizational issues, evaluating alternatives, and reaching sound conclusions. Prioritizing work and coordinating several activities. Using initiative and making sound and independent judgments within procedural parameters and established guidelines. Understanding and following oral as well as written orders.
Ability to - Be consistent in meeting employment obligations by reporting on time and working full workdays and workweeks, as assigned.
Plan, organize, assign, direct and review the work of others. Including volunteer staff. Promote and enforce safe work practices and assure safety of facilities and equipment used for various programs. Make effective presentations to the public. Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written English. Read, understand, and apply established division policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. Follow oral and written instructions. Deal effectively with the public under a variety of circumstances. Work independently and in an innovative manner on concurrent multiple programs. Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer and related equipment and programs, including spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Education and / or Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :
Experience -
Two (2) years of experience in recreation programming or administration is desirable.
Education -
Possess an Associates Degree, or two full academic years of classes from an accredited college or university, with a major in recreation administration, or a related field. A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the related fields may be substituted for one year of experience.
Possess an appropriate California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.
Selection Process :
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in the interview and testing processes. Reference checks, Live Scan, background investigations, and pre-employment physicals including drug testing are part of the employment process.
o 4% after 5 years of service
o 6% after 10 years of service
o 8% after 15 years of service
o 10% after 20 years of service
o 0-5 years 3.69 96
o 6 yrs 4 104
o 7 yrs 4.31 112
o 8 yrs 4.62 120
o 9 yrs 4.92 128
o 10 yrs 5.23 136
o 11 yrs 5.54 144
o 12 yrs 5.85 152
o 13 yrs 6.15 160
o 14 yrs 6.46 168
o 15 plus yrs 6.77 176
o Annual base salary
o Minimum $30,000
o Maximum $150,000
o Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
o PEPRA New Members pay 6.2% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.
Salary : $600 - $150,000
