Summer Beach Camp Coordinator (Part Time)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, develops, plans, instructs and supervises assigned programs, activities, and special events for the assigned department; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Plans, organizes, and develops assigned programs, which may include classes, camps, events, and recreational activities.
• Coordinates program resources and ensures program compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Records, tracks and maintains record-keeping for assigned programs and activities.
• Supervise daily operation of program activities and program sites..
• Responds to inquiries and complaints concerning programs and activities offered.
• Interfaces with participants, customers, organizations, or other partners to determine needs for activities, events or programs.
• Serves as a department liaison and works with program participants, community groups, officials, and organizations within and outside the City regarding programs, activities, and special events.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, staff and participants.
• Oversees and assists with maintaining program facilities; reports facility maintenance and safety issues.
• May assist in the routing, preparation and submission of contracts and invoices.
• May recruit and recommend hiring and selection of staff for programs; coordinates, trains, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work; may recommends disciplinary actions.
• May direct and teach a specialized recreation activity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two (2) years of part-time experience in program coordination, administration, record keeping or clerical duties involving managing tasks and timelines. Two years of college coursework in a field of study related to the specific program needs may be substituted for experience. Technical and professional experience in the assigned program area is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates: May require the ability to attain a valid Class C California driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record, depending on assignment. May require certification by the Red Cross as a Lifeguard, CPR certification, First Aid certification, and Water Safety Instructor certification, depending on assignment. Training provided for all certifications required per state or federal guidelines when assigned to Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires the ability to coordinate and/or supervise program participants, activities and resources. Requires the ability to plan, organize, review and evaluate work of other staff. Requires working knowledge of the methods of data collection, tracking, and basic statistical methods of reporting trends. Requires the ability to research and interpret state and federal regulations pertaining to the assigned program or department. Requires the ability to work effectively with other staff, the public and program participants.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and varying shifts. In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.