Recreation Operations Coordinator

Salary : $45,200.00 - $66,200.00 Annually

Location : Dublin, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01272

Department : Recreation Services

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Class Concept

Under the direction of the Recreation Operations Supervisor, oversees and manages the operations, staffing, schedules, supply ordering and maintenance of the on-site babysitting room, the Hub / Teen center and gymnasium for the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC). Provides a high level of customer service when responding to customer inquiries and / or complaints.

Given the nature of this classification's duties / responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and / or formal compensatory time.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises part-time / seasonal staff.

Examples of Duties

• Leads in supervision of part-time / seasonal staff, including recruitment, development, certification, performance evaluation, scheduling, training and discipline.
• Responds to initial complaints or program issues with public and / or patrons; uses discretion when directing issues or complaints to appropriate supervisor or administrator.
• Oversees the operations of the gymnasium, including developing the gym schedule in collaboration with programmers and contractors, organizing open play times, and coordinating maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Makes program area-specific budget recommendations and administers a portion of the budget.
• Coordinates recreational programs, classes, and / or activities; evaluates programs, classes and activities utilizing feasibility assessments and recommends program changes; administers programs including scheduling of staff, equipment and supplies, facility and logistical planning.
• As part of the Operations team, the Coordinator is expected to maintain a working knowledge of Manager-on-Duty responsibilities and skills to assist in that role as needed.
• Ability to work a schedule, which includes evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Employee is required to participate in periodic skill check challenges and must demonstrate certification competency at all times.

Physical Requirements

Special Requirements

Other Requirements

Core Competencies

Approachability : Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Composure : Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Creativity : Comes up with many new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Directing Others : Is good at stabling clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Hiring and Staffing : Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside or outside; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles talented staffs.

Informing : Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and / or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Planning : Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task / people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Problem Solving : Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

Time Management : Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues' differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS

The City of Dublin offers a high deductible health care plan through United Healthcare that provides 100% coverage for preventative care. Employee or family coverage is available. Additionally our integrated wellness program, Healthy by Choice (HBC), allows employees to earn a waiver of all or a portion of the medical plan premiums.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT / HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

Annually, the City will deposit 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name.

VISION AND DENTAL

The City pays 100% of the premium for dental and vision. Coverage levels will be explained in further detail at time of hire.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City pays 100% of the premium for 1.5 times your salary up to $150,000 term life insurance coverage for the employee. Supplemental insurance is available.

RETIREMENT PENSION

The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.

VACATION

New employees accrue two weeks of paid vacation their first year. Vacation time increases with length of service time. Prior public service may be honored as service credit for vacation accrual.

PERSONAL LEAVE

Employees receive five prorated days of personal leave annually.

SICK LEAVE

Employees are advanced three sick days at the time of hire and accrue nine sick days in total annually.

OTHER

Ten paid holidays per year, employer paid short term disability, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually, recreation membership , and longevity pay after four years of full time completed service with the City of Dublin.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management. Recreation & Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Exercise Science or a related filed; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?

Are you certified in American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration; OR are you able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire?

Do you have supervisory experience?

Are you able to work some evening and weekend hours to meet business needs?

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Required Question

Salary : $45,200 - $66,200