Under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor, the Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator will perform professional planning, organizing and administration of recreational programming, youth and adult sports and other recreational opportunities as desired by the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, scheduling, and evaluating recreation and athletic programs
- Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and staff training for program areas
- Conduct and attend a variety of training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics, and community meetings
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff
- Collects and tracks recreational usage statistics and prepares reports
- Assists with pavilion reservations
- Recruit's volunteers or contracted instructors for various programming needs
- Coordinates training sessions for volunteers or contract instructors
- Supervises staff involved in offering program activities
- Assists with departmental budgeting, prepares activity budgets, and assists with monitoring departmental expenditures
- Evaluates and assesses current program effectiveness or planned program feasibility after assessing community needs, by assisting with surveys, focus groups, or by other means
- Develops program content
- Promotes local community participation and support
- Assists with town events
- Works closely with the parks staff on park management and maintenance functions
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for the various programs, parks, and staffing needs
- Works with facilities and parks staff to ensure building and field setups are completed in a timely manner
- Administers surveys and focus groups to gauge participant satisfaction levels, constructive feedback, gain ideas for new programs, and special events
- Works directly with Marketing staff to ensure marketing materials, website, and social media sites are updated with accurate information
- Develops collaborative programs with outside service agencies
- Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with participants and creates a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Adheres to Town of Timnath Employee Policies
- Other duties may be assigned from time to time, this list is not meant to be all inclusive
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of personal computers
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
- Ability to handle problem areas and conduct oneself in a mature, professional manner, with an emphasis on customer service
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town employees and the general public
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, independently, and with frequent interruptions
- Willingness to participate in all levels of the work experience
- Experience with recreation software is preferred
- Considerable knowledge of developing and administering local government recreation and youth programs
- Working knowledge of the rules of a variety of sports
- Ability to run recreation department in supervisor's absence
- Ability to work under stressful situations; ability to stay calm; have excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work evenings, night shifts, split shifts, weekends and some holidays
- Ability to participate in active sports and recreation activities
- Ability to organize and direct fitness and/or recreation programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public, news media and other departments and agencies
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to direct the work of others
- Valid Colorado Driver's license
- CPR and First-Aid Certification is required (if not currently certified, this position is required to be certified within the first 6 months of employment)
- Must be able to pass a post offer background screening
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Management or related field
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience working in a Parks and Recreation Department or recreation related field
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, feel, talk and hear
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch
- Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Often requires traversing slopes and undulating terrain
- Able to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions when attending recreation functions
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
- Working conditions are inside and outside in municipal parks, building, or other settings
- May require driving during inclement weather
- Use of protective equipment as required
The Town of Timnath provides equal employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
Salary Hiring Range: $58,904 - $62,291 depending on qualifications and experience of selected candidate
FLSA: Full-time Exempt
Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports to: Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor
Deadline to apply January 24th, 2025
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Town sponsored Life insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Wellness Lifestyle Monthly Reimbursement benefit
- Cafeteria 125 Plan
- Supplemental AFLAC Plans
- PERA Retirement plan
- Voluntary Retirement Plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Accrued paid vacation
- 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Accrued paid sick time