What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator for Recreation Department position at City of Saratoga Springs NY?
FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed to civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off at the office.
SALARY:
2024 $49,281
NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Yearly increases
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed to civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in, or dropped off at the office.
SALARY:
2024 $49,281
NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Yearly increases
LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY –Recreation Department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly detailed on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: either
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Human Services or closely related Recreational field; OR
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree and a total of TWO (2) YEARS full time paid experience coaching or teaching recreation, sports, or youth programs (verifiable and relevant part-time or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements); OR
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and FOUR (4) YEARS of full time paid experience coaching or teaching recreation, sports, youth programs (verifiable and relevant part-time or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.)
DUTIES:
- The work involves the responsibility for marketing, planning, coordinating, promoting, and supervising one or more major segments of recreation programs for the City of Saratoga Springs.
- An incumbent is assigned responsibility for a particular program area including: playground recreation, athletics programs, recreation facilities or other recreational programs.
- Specific tasks and duties will vary according to assignment. In general, the incumbent develops recreational activities and supervises subordinate employees assigned to the program.
- The incumbent is also responsible for public relations activities to aid in the promotion and development of the recreation programs.
- This position differs from that of a Recreation Director by virtue of the fact the Recreation Director has overall responsibility for all recreation programs.
- Direct supervision is exercised over the work of referees, coaches, volunteers, part time and seasonal staff.
- Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director with leeway allowed in carrying out the details of the work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Program Coordinator does related work as assigned by the Recreation Director and/or Recreation Office Manager.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: illustrative only
- Promotes recreation programs by conducting public relation activities such as, but not limited to, creating brochures, fliers and press releases, updating marquee and bulletin boards, develop and maintain a media contact list, sends announcements in an effort to recruit volunteers and college interns;
- Assists the Recreation Director in recruiting, training and assigning seasonal staff, coaches, referees and volunteers to work with participants involved in certain recreational or athletic programs;
- Assists the Recreation Director and Coaches in registering and assigning teams, referees and volunteers to work in certain recreational or athletic programs;
- Assists the Recreation Director in developing, planning, organizing and directing the recreational programs, summer camps and clinics and promotes special activities or events;
- Evaluates recreation programs throughout the year and conducts a needs assessment of program areas by monitoring enrollment, gathering feedback from coaches, staff, volunteers and participants involved;
Salary : $49,281