Recreation Coordinator 1-Facilities (FT)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the daily operations and maintenance of a multi-use CAPRA accredited recreation facility.

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Assists with the daily management and leadership of the recreation facility operations, maintenance, administration, and for a variety of recreation services, programs, rentals, and events to achieve goals of the Division within available resources.
• Supervises part-time employees; conducts and oversees hiring, scheduling, employee feedback, performance reviews, staff training and development, discipline/termination, and employee recognition processes for assigned staff.
• Assists with the planning and organization of the recreational venues.
• Collaborates with other divisions, groups, and community members to maximize the usage of facility space in accordance with the Town’s mission and strategic goals; assists with facility and rental scheduling; monitors rentals, internal programming, and events.
• Supports maintence operations to ensure facility venues and building equipment are in proper working order. Maintain safe conditions for patrons and staff and responsible for equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensures guest and program participant satisfaction and retention by assessing and responding to community and visitor needs, addresses customer complaints and concerns.
• Administers effective safety and risk management practices by enforcing Department policies and emergency response plans; assists in the development and evaluation of appropriate safety practices, operating procedures, and training programs; assists with maintaining comprehensive reports associated with asset management, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual facility maintenance closure at the assigned facility.
• Maintains supplies; provides recommendations on the purchasing of supplies, equipment, and capital improvement projects.
• Serves as the records retention lead at the assigned facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

A bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management/Administration, or a related field, and one (1) year of work experience in parks, recreation, and community service.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a CPR and First Aid certification and obtain and maintain an in-house First Responder certification.

Possession of or the ability to obtain the following certification within one (1) year of hire: Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other types of modern office equipment.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to complete data entry and accounting tasks.
• Ability to handle incidents reports and confrontations in a recreation facility.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all people entering the facility.
• Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of hand/power tools, cleaning equipment/machines, general office equipment and an automobile.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

You may enroll in the Town of Parker benefits if you are classified as a full-time employee and have completed the eligibility waiting period of 30 days. Coverage will begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The generous benefits package includes: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary term life insurance, 401(a) retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, educational assistance program, employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions, which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.