Recreation Coordinator - GT0731-411140-2
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Recreation Coordinator (Outdoor) – Denia Recreation Center
Position ID: GT0731-411140-2
Department/Division: Parks and Recreation/Leisure Services
Reports to: Recreation Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for coordinating outdoor recreation programming and providing support for programs and services. This is accomplished by supervising temporary seasonal personnel,
volunteers and contract instructors, developing, implementing and supervising recreation programs, promoting the activities and assisting with facility operations. Other duties include
monitoring the allocation of resources, assisting with the budget process, providing organizational support for the department and interfacing with other City employees and citizens
in relation to the PARD mission and City’s Core Values.
Essential Functions:
Supervises temporary seasonal personnel, volunteers and contract instructors including interviewing applicants, coordinating training, monitoring work tasks, coaching staff, evaluating
work performance, scheduling program staff and assisting with payroll.
Develops and implements various programs and special events by assessing the needs of citizens, negotiating class and instructor fees, preparing program goals, contracts, purchase orders
and cost analyses, scheduling program dates, reserving program facilities, purchasing and maintaining equipment and materials, and collaborates with Marketing Administrator to promote
and advertise programs to citizens.
Assists supervisor as liaison to volunteer agencies, public schools, universities, organizations, and agencies in establishing and implementing specialty programs.
Assists with addressing and resolving complaints and concerns from the public, responding to emergencies situations, preparing facilities for programs, rentals and special events.
Monitors the allocation of resources by maintaining program area supplies and equipment, evaluating and recommending budgetary needs for program area. Position is also responsible for
vendor and instructor payment processing and budget oversight of program area.
Assists with daily reconciliation reports, monthly reports, and other routine administrative tasks.
Acquires job specific certifications and training related to job specific program area.
Partakes in the development of continuous improvements and process efficiencies and communicates recommendations that seek to improve customer service
May represent the facility/program supervisor in their absence.
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or a related field
Two (2) years of recreation experience and 1 year of supervisory experience
OR
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
Five (5) years of recreation experience and 1 year of supervisory experience
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
Core Competencies:
Possesses, demonstrates, and maintains skills and knowledge to perform job competently.
Produces quality work with accuracy and thoroughness.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing work environment.
Ability to accept responsibility for effectively managing and resolving conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize adverse impact.
Ability to analyze problems, makes objective decisions, and executes them effectively without prompting.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Knowledgeable in creating and implementing outdoor recreation programming
Nationally recognized fitness certification (ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NASM, etc.)
Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor Certification
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel
Level 2 Archery Certification
Wilderness First Aid
Experience utilizing Rec1/CivicRec or similar recreation management software
Belaying Certification
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law.)
M
ust pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
Must pass a physical examination.
This position requires hours based on program needs including some evenings and weekends. Employee must be able to work overtime or outside of regular business hours when requested.
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required.
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business.)
CPR, AED & First Aid Certification within 6 months of employment.
City of Denton Cash Handling course within 6 months of employment.
For fitness positions, nationally recognized fitness certification (ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NASM, etc.) within six months.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: I
Balancing: I
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require use of computer, monitor, telephone and a variety of recreational equipment.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed 90% indoors
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 10/1/2016
Revision Date: 10/12/2021