What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator - Programs position at City of Lakewood, CO?
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
HIRING RANGE: $31.30 - $34.78/hour
The Recreation Coordinator – Programs is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, activities, and events offered to the community. This position works as part of the Programs team within the Recreation Division, while also working closely with a variety of City staff. Specific job responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, program development, implementation, and evaluation, assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, coordinating internal and external events, completing administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned. This position supervises numerous variable and seasonal employees and volunteers. This position works closely with the public and carries the expectation of providing exceptional customer service at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of recreation programs
- Collaborates on programming efforts with internal staff and external agencies
- Monitors program activities including preparing monthly and quarterly participation reports, evaluating programs and services, and ensuring that all necessary forms, paperwork, and applicable accreditation and licensing standards are upheld
- Works closely with patrons in providing and enhancing all aspects of customer service delivery, including promotion, image, and cleanliness of programming areas
- Recruits, hires, supervises, evaluates, mentors, and ensures appropriate training for all variable and seasonal employees and volunteers in program areas
- Assigns workloads, develops staffing patterns, and allocates resources as necessary
- Provides timely and effective processing of time sheets, purchasing of supplies, and other administrative tasks associated with program operations
- Inventories and maintains program area related equipment and resources
- Utilizes computerized registration system on a regular and seasonal basis to enter program file maintenance, track attendance, and run a variety of reports for programming area
- Responds to public inquiries, concerns, and requests for services in a professional, timely manner
Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: Recreation Supervisor - Programs
Supervision Exercised: Variable and seasonal employees and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proper use of a wide variety of program equipment for athletics, fitness, therapeutic recreation, etc.
- Ability to be flexible, work independently and as a team member, and to assume responsibility for task initiative and completion
- Ability to organize and monitor multiple job-related functions
- Working knowledge and aptitude in of City of Lakewood, Community Resources Department, and Recreation Division procedures
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Strong time management, decision making, and organizational skills
- Effective team leadership skills
Technological Skills
- Ability to use a computer, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- CivicRec experience preferred
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Recreation, Sports Management or a related field
- Experience: Two or more years of experience working with a variety of populations in recreation or a related field preferred
- Experience: One or more years’ experience supervising staff preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age due to the possibility of supervising State Childcare licensed programs
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Specific certifications may be required based on programming area such as fitness certifications, therapeutic recreation certifications, etc.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
PHYSICAL DEMAND
- Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice-versa
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 pounds
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 pounds. with assistance
- Sit, stand or be stationary
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
- Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
- Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
- Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
- Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
- Confined spaces
- Extreme cold or heat
- Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Wet or humid conditions
- Work in high, precarious places
Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 50 lbs without assistance or 150 lbs with assistance
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Pay Range
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
Salary : $31 - $35
