Recreation Coordinator -Youth Development

Position Description The Cosumnes Community Services District (District) Parks and Recreation Department invites qualified and enthusiastic candidates to apply for the

Recreation Coordinator

within the

Youth Development

Division. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality recreation programs that enrich the lives of youth and the community.

Program Assignment Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include: Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics.

Key Duties

Plans, organizes, and schedules programs, facilities and special events in the area(s) to which assigned;

Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public; ensures subordinate staff provides a high degree of service to both internal and external customers; acts as a liaison to the public; answers questions and handles customer complaints;

Performs related customer care follow up such as, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, program changes, class cancelations and wait lists;

Leads and coordinates the day to day work assignments; may provide first line supervision to lower level full-time and part-time employees including assigning and reviewing work, conducting training, preparing performance evaluations and recommending discipline;

May assist in preparing and monitoring a subsection of the program/facility budget;

Maintains program standards; enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies;

Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program;

Completes appropriate reports and forms including, ensures proper completion of reports and forms by part-time employees;

Coordinates the design, printing and distribution of program specific informational, outreach and marketing materials such as, but not limited to, promotional flyers, brochures, manuals, handbooks and surveys;

Researches and provides other assistance on special projects as assigned;

Acts as a Department liaison with various community groups; may participate in various ad hoc committees;

Purchase and maintain services, supplies and equipment in accordance with policy;

Collaborates with Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinators from other sections to oversee operations of recreation facilities;

Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays to meet the needs of the department;

May secure revenue and/or in-kind donations related to the area(s) of assignment;

May secure and oversee volunteers for assigned projects;

May perform higher level duties in the absence of staff as necessary;

Performs various related essential duties as assigned.

Salary Information The Recreation Coordinator's salary range is between

$30.74 - $43.25

per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the midpoint of the salary range.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or closely related field to the program area(s) assigned;

Substitution of Education

A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Experience

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience or equivalent community/volunteer service in the field(s) to which the position is assigned.

Preferred Experience in the following Areas

Collaboration with Community Groups

Involvement with youth organizations

Work within non-profit organizations

Special Requirements

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;

Must possess a valid California class C driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.

Must be 18 years or older

Knowledge of

Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in good internal and external customer service;

Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities;

Basic supervisory principles including training and evaluating performance;

Personal computer operation including currently used programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.

General procedures for ensuring public safety;

Basic operation of automated office machines;

Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.

Ability to

Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;

Utilize and prepare reports and forms such as, but not limited to, accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;

Lead the work of others including the assigning, reviewing, planning of work; providing clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis;

Promote staff development and motivation;

Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite; learn and use District software;

Analyze problems that arise in the areas of assignment including, but not limited to, recommending and implementing solutions to resolve minor staff or participant conflicts;

Utilize a variety of reference books and manuals including Personnel Handbook, Dictionary, computer manual, Reservation Policies and Activity Guide.

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds frequently and up to forty-five (45) pounds occasionally while loading supplies, equipment, and assisting with the set up of sports and/or special events;

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and recreation related tools such as, but not limited to, field preparation equipment and hand tools;

Hearing: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; occasionally works alone;

Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, and equipment trailer.

Typical Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an office environment and/or outside in various types of weather. Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold. In designated positions, work may require travel to and from off-site locations throughout the District.

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