Recreation Coordinator

Posting Type : Open Competitive

Work Type : Full-Time

Nature of Work : This is supervisory and administrative work directing the operation of a section, unit or recreation specialty of the City Recreation Program. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, and implementing recreational activities in an assigned area or specialty in order to provide leisure time activities for the general public. Work includes extensive public contact and immediate supervision of subordinate recreational employees and recreational service contractors.

Education and Experience : The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and / or experience.

Bachelor's degree ANDOne (1) year of responsible experience in conducting organized recreational activities OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications : Must be available to work a flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of application.

If assigned to the Trap and Skeet facility, an incumbent must be certified as an NRA or similar Range Safety Officer (RSO) by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range : $58,926.40 with step increases to $87,172.80 Annually

Benefits : Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year : twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply : Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply : Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information : The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by January 27, 2025 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points : To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by January 27, 2025.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of public recreation
• Knowledge of group and individual recreation activities relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
• Knowledge of competitive sports and their rules and organization for sports relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
• Knowledge of equipment associated with the recreational activities relevant to the assigned facilities and programs
• Knowledge of hobbies and leisure activities
• Knowledge of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, seizure control, life-saving techniques, and medications
• Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to recreation and leisure activities
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer, mobile, and electronic device technology and software
• Ability to communicate and teach recreational programs for all age groups
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and citizens in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to accurately maintain basic financial records and reports
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of recreation staff engaged in varied recreational activities
• Ability to inspect facilities or swimming pools for cleanliness and proper operation
• Ability to solicit, review, and administer contracts for recreational services
• Ability to promote and publicize recreational programs and activities
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to operate equipment assigned to the particular recreational activity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and members of the general public
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk and sit from 51 to 75% of the time and climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push and pull up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 15% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds of force from 16 to 33% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 34 to 66% of the time to move and transport objects
• If assigned to the Trap and Skeet facility :
• Knowledge in the sport of trap and skeet shooting and shooting range operations.
• Knowledge of firearms and firearms safety, with emphasis in shotguns.
• Knowledge of trap and skeet equipment.
• Knowledge of LongRange target counting software and hardware.
• Knowledge of National Skeet Shooters Association scoring software.
• Knowledge of high school and college trap and skeet tournaments and planning.
• Knowledge of trap and skeet leagues, clubs, organizations, and associations.
• Knowledge of first aid and trauma care related to firearm accidents.
• Ability to organize special trap and skeet clubs, shoots, events, and tournaments.
• Ability to monitor all activity at the range to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Ability to enforce range rules and regulations in a professional and courteous manner and maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Ability to market and promote the range and to recruit new members, clubs, and organizations.
• Ability to submit grant requests to national organizations for range improvements.

Essential Functions : Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation : The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points :

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone : (402) 444-5300

Fax : (402) 444-5314

Website : hr.cityofomaha.org

Email : employment@cityofomaha.org

Salary : $58,926 - $87,173