Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator

Salary : $48,172.80 - $54,849.60 Annually

Location : Kingsport, TN

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-2-4

Department : Leisure / Community Services

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Purpose

Plans, manages and evaluates a variety of programs, services, and facilities to meet the ongoing and changing leisure / recreational needs of the community. Programming emphasis in the area of athletics, community recreation activities, arts, and / or special events depending on the area assigned.

Essential Functions

• Plans and implements a comprehensive program of leisure activities to meet the needs of the community;
• Determines, plans and implements new and / or modified programs based on assessed community needs / requirements;
• Establishes program goals and reviews staff performance against objectives;
• Analyzes and implements rules and regulations applicable to programs and services;
• Develops policies, procedures and methods for implementation and improvement of program operations;
• Provides technical assistance and program guidance and supervision to appropriate program staff personnel;
• Responds and resolves complaints and other general problems regarding programs and facilities;
• Works closely and cooperatively with a variety of boards, volunteers, community groups, and community advisory councils to discuss, develop, and implement programs of community interest and support;
• Prepares and manages annual budget, capital improvement budget, fee schedules, reports, and operational plans in concert with P&R Manager;
• Researches, prepares and manages grants and award programs.
• Attends training and educational sessions for professional development.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and supervision of capital improvement projects, facility improvement / renovation projects, and other Park and Recreation development projects;
• Plans, manages, and supervises the daily operations, activities and functions of Parks and Recreation facilities and sites;
• Designs, coordinates, and manages marketing and promotions for programs;
• Creates presentations highlighting Parks and Recreation programs and presents such to civic clubs, groups, and civic leaders;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Sports Management or closely related field and five (5) years full time experience in recreation programs and services with two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity. Prefer a Master's Degree with CPRP. Current TN / VA Driver's License.

RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan : Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease his / her defined contribution percentage.

VACATION : Vacation accrual is based upon your length of service with the Ctiy Of Kingsport. New employees will receive upon hire date one (1) week vacation, and will accrue 6.67 hours per month with the exception of Firefighters who accrue 12 hours per month. Vacation is available for use as it is earned.

HOLIDAYS : The COK offers 12 paid Holidays per year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday (1 day). There is no eligibility period to qualify for Holiday pay.

SICK HOURS : Employees accrue eight (8) sick hours at the end of each month worked. Sick hours may be used for personal or immediate family illness up to a maximum of 1040 hours per calendar year. In addition, sick hours may also be applied toward early retirement (see TCRS rules for retirement for further information).

LIFE INSURANCE : The COK provides all full time employees Term Life Insurance at no cost. The coverage amount is equal to one (1) times your annual base salary.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE (optional) : - Full time employees also have the option to elect Supplemental Life Insurance coverage at an additional one (1) times their annual base salary. Monthly premiums are based upon your age and salary.

DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE (optional) : Full time employees can elect Term Life insurance for their dependents at either $5,000 or $10,000 amounts. The cost elect coverage for their dependents at $1.28 per month for $5000; $2.55 per month for $10,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (optional) : Carrier is MetLife. Monthly premium cost is shared 50 / 50 by employee / City. Eligible after 90 days of employment. Covers 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum of $7,500.00. Pays until you are approved for social security disability or until you return to work. Benefits begin after 120 days of consecutive disability

HEALTH INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is BCBST, network S.Full time employees have the option to select from two (2) plans (Standard Plan and Basic Plan). Premium cost is shared by employee / City.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC : Provider is Premise Health. Confidential. Available to employees / dependents who are covered under the City's health care plans (BCBST). Clinic treats both acute and chronic conditions and can prescribe medications, provide annual physicals, health coaching, lab work, and much more. No co-pays, no deductibles, and no cost for select generic medications dispensed on-site.

DENTAL INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is Delta Dental. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual maximum coverage of $1,000 per member which increases by $100 per year up to a maximum of $1,500 provided member has at least one preventative procedure performed each plan year.

VISION INSURANCE (optional) : Carrier is Davis Vision. Premium cost is paid by employee. Annual eye exams, lenses and lens upgrades, frames, contacts.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional) : Carrier is Flores. Contribution amounts are pre-tax. Healthcare and Dependent Care options. Employees can contribute up to the allowed IRS maximum amounts. Healthcare rollover of up to $550 (increases to $570 for 2023).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM : 2 programs : Ballad Health and Dearborn. Available to Full time employees. Provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services and much more.

EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM : Provider is MedFit. Available to all regular full time and part time employees at no cost. Provides a regiment of treatment when employees experience minor musculoskeletal disorders due to life's everyday stresses and strains.

KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER : Free membership for full time employees. Discounted rates for family members.

GYM MEMBERSHIPS (optional) : City will reimburse 50% of individual membership rate each quarter. Reimbursement is based on an attendance requirement.

AIR MED (optional) : Provider is AirMed. Memberships can be elected in 1, 3, 5, or 10 year increments. Provides air ambulance services for a life or limb threatening emergency to an emergency medical treatment facility.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE (optional) : New for 2023. Provider is Trustmark. Supplemental accident insurance that pays you cash directly to help pay for treatment for covered accidents.

CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (optional) : New for 2023. Provider is The Standard. Insurance that helps cover out of pocket expenses associated with a serious illness. Helps fill the gaps caused by these out of pocket costs. Pays you for completing certain health screenings.

UNIVERSAL LIFE / LONG TERM CARE : (optional) : New for 2023. Provider is Trustmark. Whole Life Insurance policy that includes a long-term care benefit that can help you pay for services at any age. Benefit never reduces due to age.

Salary : $48,173 - $54,850