Recreation Coordinator

• Organizes, implements, and participates in assigned programs and activities related to specialized recreation and community partnership program areas.
• Designs and creates a diverse range of recreational programs based on community needs, for various age groups and skill levels across different sports including sports leagues, fitness classes and special events
• Creates program schedules, manages facility reservations to secure playing fields and practice spaces, coordinates equipment usage, and handles participant registration
• Plans, organizes and implements programs and work assignments according to activities and seasonal schedules
• Participates in short- and long-term planning of recreational needs
• Assists in hiring, training and evaluating assigned part-time and/or temporary staff to implement planned recreational, cultural and/or special events activities; orients new staff and develops staffing schedules
• Oversees game play to ensure fair competition and adherence to rules
• Advertises programs through various channels like flyers, social media, and community outreach to attract participants
• Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public; acts as information source regarding assigned programs and Town’s leisure services activities and facilities
• Regularly reviews and evaluates effectiveness of recreational programs and activities, gathers feedback from participants, generates reports on program participation and performance and recommends changes as needed to enhance program quality
• Enforces safety regulations, manages emergency procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and standards
• Responds to and documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events and communicates to appropriate resources and supervisor
• Develops community partnerships for the implementation of programming.
• Serves as staff liaison to various groups, boards and/or commissions.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of: principles, practices and objectives of recreation/leisure program/services implementation for assigned age groups
• Strong understanding of various sports rules/regulations and park/recreation administration principles
• Experience working with youth and adults in a recreational setting
• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in computer software and report writing skills, specifically in MS Word and Excel

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college with major study in the field of parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum Two (2) years Parks and Recreation program experience or related public sector program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum Two (2) years’ experience programming background in outdoor recreation, special events, and ongoing general recreation activities.
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience directly supervising subordinate staff and managing various projects
• Valid State of Connecticut Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are a plus

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THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.