Coordinator - Programs

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

DIVISION:   Recreation

LOCATION:   Various locations within the Parks & Recreation facilities

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Recreation Supervisor

DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Lead Guest Services and Guest Services

NATURE OF WORK: Assist the Recreation Supervisor with the coordination, supervision, and leadership in facility operations of Brooktree Clubhouse, River Springs Water Park, West Hills Tennis & Fitness Center, West Hills Social Commons, Lake Kohlmier Beachhouse or other city facilities.   Assist the Recreation Supervisor with supervision and leadership in developing, marketing, coordinating and implementing recreation programs, events, and operations.

SEASONAL/TEMPORARY POSITION

This seasonal/temporary Coordinator position will be responsible for ensuring successful programming operations for the 2025 season.  Seeking a positive, customer service-focused individual with fundamental knowledge of planning, implementing and leading recreational programs.  One year of work experience leading, implementing and leading recreation programs is strongly preferred.  

APPLICANT NOTE:
Please be sure to monitor the email associated with your candidate profile. The City of Owatonna communicates with applicants regarding the hiring process via email.

• Greet customers and provide high quality customer service in person, via email, and over the telephone.
• Provide leadership, direction and supervision of seasonal/temporary staff.
• Implement procedures and policies established by the City of Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department
• Coordinate the following:
  • Activities at facilities and programs for overall customer service quality, including, setup and maintenance of the facilities, equipment and amenities.
  • Accurate financial procedures and records
  • Evaluation and assessment of programs to ensure quality and effectiveness
  • Marketing of facilities and programs.
  • Reservations, guidance, consultation and administration of rentals and tournaments.
  • Inventory of supplies and equipment; order and distribute supplies and equipment
  • Scheduling and daily supervision of staff.
• Promote a positive environment and foster timely and regular communication with supervisor, staff and patrons
• Complete required records and reports.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.
• Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Provide backup support to supervised positions.
• Promote Owatonna Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.
• All other duties that apply.

Recreation Programming specific duties include:

• Program inventory management
• Curriculum review and implementation
• Problem-solving
• Customer interactions
• Deliver and oversight of programs, camps and events

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a valid driver's license; must be at least 18 years of age by April 2, 2025.

Employee must be able to work with the public, have knowledge of computer operations, demonstrate the ability to work independently and supervise, train, and motivate assigned personnel.  

Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to: computer, copier, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment, recreation facility/program reservation software systems, and related items; concessions equipment, and other program specific items.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience delivering community recreation; Current student or have a degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies, Sports Management or related field

Hours of Work:  This is a position with scheduled shifts including days, evening, weekends, and holidays. Up to 20 hours per week.  

Physical and Mental Demands: This position works at various facilities and locations including indoor and outdoor, with all types of weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $20 - $25