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Lead Community Recreation Coordinator

2 months ago

Lancaster, California, United States City of Lancaster Full time
Position Overview

Job Title: Lead Community Recreation Coordinator

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Compensation: $25.51 per hour

Classification: Temporary

Job Summary:

The Lead Community Recreation Coordinator plays a vital role within the Community Services division of the PARCS department. This division is dedicated to providing engaging programming for individuals of all ages, fostering connections among residents through various activities, resources, and community events. Under moderate supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for guiding, organizing, and executing a diverse range of recreational and community service initiatives, including after-school programs, day camps, youth activities, and special events. The Lead Coordinator is expected to work autonomously as well as collaboratively, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative. A key responsibility of this role is the development and promotion of after-school programming.

Supervisory Duties:

  • May oversee the responsibilities of Recreation Program Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting in the design, promotion, and execution of a comprehensive community service program for all age groups; assessing program effectiveness and suggesting improvements.
  • Supporting the activities of staff and volunteers; may involve planning, assigning, training, directing, and monitoring staff tasks.
  • Assisting in the scheduling, operation, setup, and daily upkeep of city programs.
  • Enforcing safety protocols and regulations.
  • Maintaining orderly conduct among participants during various events and programs.
  • Processing registrations for classes and programs using relevant software.
  • Providing basic first aid to participants and spectators, as well as performing related emergency techniques.
  • Offering support for child development initiatives.
  • Assisting children with activities, nutrition, and personal care needs.
  • Serving meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Carrying out cleanup and food storage tasks.
  • Preparing instructional crafts and materials, engaging in, and encouraging play activities with children.
  • Assisting in providing tutorial and remedial activities in small groups.
  • Opening, securing, and cleaning program areas before and after use; preparing spaces for scheduled activities and events.
  • Participating in and/or leading staff meetings, family conferences, and other special gatherings; observing and monitoring family conditions and reporting concerns to the coordinator/supervisor as necessary.
  • Maintaining required documentation, including observation notes, logs, and other records.
  • Aiding in the training and coaching of Recreation Program Coordinators and collaborating closely with the coordinator to assess performance.
  • Planning for and managing program supplies and materials; monitoring resource needs and initiating purchases of supplies and equipment.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to organize, plan, direct, and lead groups of children or adults.
  • Proficient in writing reports and evaluations.
  • Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
  • Capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public.

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of four years of experience in planning and conducting community-wide or city-wide recreation programs.

Core Competencies:

  • Problem Solving – Evaluating information analytically and logically.
  • Learning Agility – Actively seeking learning opportunities and applying insights to work.
  • Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure.
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrating honesty and personal accountability.
  • Safety Focus – Vigilantly identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
  • Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
  • Informing – Proactively sharing information.
  • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve common goals.
  • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Resource Allocation – Prioritizing the use of resources to maximize effectiveness.

Guiding Principles:

  1. Prioritize people.
  2. Embrace vision.
  3. Act as an ambassador for the community.
  4. Practice fiscal responsibility.
  5. Encourage creativity.
  6. Commit to continuous improvement.
  7. Be adaptable and resilient.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs and balance (moderate).
  • Frequent bending or twisting.
  • Ability to move, transport, and position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent).
  • Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
  • Frequent stationary or squatting positions.

Environmental Factors:

  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent).
  • Frequent interruptions.

Cognitive Functions:

  • Continuous analysis.
  • Frequent computations.
  • Moderate generation of written work products.
  • Continuous independent problem solving.
  • Frequent interruptions.
  • Continuous maintenance of positive public relations.
  • Frequent organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.