RECREATION COORD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Function:

This passion driven leader oversees the operations, coordination, and planning of the Resources and Recreation Center. The coordinator will take the lead in ensuring that the rules, policies, and procedures of the Resource and Recreation Center are implemented consistently on a daily basis. The coordinator will spearhead initiatives to create and provide a diverse range of programs and opportunities aimed at enhancing the lives of children and providing resources to members within the community. This role entails supervising staff and establishing measurable outcomes for their growth and development. Additionally, the position involves cultivating and expanding community partnerships that enhance the influence of Parks and Recreation on the community.

Essential Duties:

1. Direct operations of the Resources and Recreation Center.
2. Create and maintain staff schedule for the Resources and Recreation Center.
3. Establish, maintain and follow rules, policies, and procedures specific to the Resources and Recreation Center.
4. Leader, mentor, and authoritative figure for the youth who utilize the Resources and Recreation Center.
5. Managing the rental and facility use of outside organizations.
6. Ensuring facility setup and needs for rentals and outside organizations.
7. Define clear goals, plan programs to achieve those goals, and consistently measure evidence of success related to the Resources and Recreation Center.
8. Develop and grow community partnerships that contribute to the impact Parks and Recreation has on the community.
9. Implement established Program Quality Standards and participate in the ongoing development of those standards.
10. Ensure program retention and growth.
11. Nurture children by designing lesson plans with purposeful programming that develops social-emotional skills, fosters achievement, supports academic growth, and provides enrichment.
12. Contribute to the branding and marketing efforts of the Recreation division.
13. Serve as a backup to the Resources and Recreation Center Supervisor on regular communication, building relationships with customers of the facility, school principals, parents, and community members.
14. Provide an exceptional customer service experience, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, de-escalate tense situations, and resolve child, parent, staff, and administration issues.
15. Proactively identify and mitigate risk in daily operations.
16. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment, including keeping supplies organized, clean, and well maintained.
17. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to think, analyze, organize and articulate ideas and strategies independently.
• Willingness to work diverse hours.
• Good judgment under pressure, with the ability to make timely, sound, and informed decisions
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow, with strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Communication skills to inform and educate staff and members/participants.
• Organizational skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Skilled in operating general office equipment such as a computer, copier, facsimile machine, and calculator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Skilled in planning, directing, organizing, and reviewing the work of staff and their work projects.
• Ability to communicate understandably and concisely both orally and in writing, and to understand instructions, policies, and other direction in both oral and written form.
• Ability to interpret the needs of the community’s citizens and groups for parks and recreation services and programs; commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Spanish language ability is a plus but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood development, Recreation Programs or Recreation Management or preferred. However, an equivalent of two years in a leadership role may substitute a degree if in managing recreation, community/educational programming.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in staff supervision and leadership required.
• Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Note: Job descriptions are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

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The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.