Recreation Program Coordinator

20 hours ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States City of Columbus Full time
Job Summary

The City of Columbus is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Assistant Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Recreation and Parks Department, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of recreational centers and developing and overseeing recreation-related programs on a Citywide basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in directing recreational programs, classes, activities, and/or special events at Recreation and Parks community recreational centers and its adjacent grounds.
  • Plan, organize, schedule, direct, and evaluate major recreational programs on a Citywide basis.
  • Assist in the oversight of programming for participants with differing skill capabilities and evaluate safety awareness needs.
  • Promote programs, activities, and special events by coordinating the preparation, posting, and/or distribution of flyers and posters, newsletter and newspaper articles, and press releases.
  • Ensure consistent communications to interested parties or participants regarding variety of topics such as program policies, recreational facility rules, and activity participation.
  • Develop relationships with community providers to facilitate programming for participants that may include bringing services to a city location or off-site leisure trips.
  • Review complaints and attempt to resolve problems.
  • Oversee the use of a Recreation and Parks facility, ensuring it is clean, maintained, and ready for participant use.
  • Issue and maintain the inventory of program equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Assist in the oversight of requisitioning of supplies, equipment, materials, and services needed for major programs and individual or center classes, programs, and activities.
  • Assist in the oversight of the instruction of program participants in the fundamentals, rules, and techniques of various physical activities, arts and crafts, performing arts, domestic arts, nature activities, and table and group games.
  • Conduct formal training sessions, clinics, and workshops in recreational specialty areas for recreation personnel, athletic officials, and special groups.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports, memos, letters, and sections of various manuals.
  • Supervise subordinate recreation personnel by making work assignments and schedules, monitoring and reviewing work performed, guiding and motivating subordinates, providing counseling, training, and/or orientation when needed, and evaluating subordinate performance in writing.
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers and employees engaged in a variety of activities.
  • Attend seminars, workshops, training sessions, and conferences.
  • May supervise aquatics staff; may teach water safety, life-saving, and/or lifeguard training; may drive a City vehicle to transport program participants to activities and events.
Requirements
  • Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience planning, organizing, and/or leading in the fields of recreation or education or with leadership experience in community service.
  • Substitution: Additional experience, as stated above, may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  • By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certificate when assigned to the aquatics program.
  • For positions responsible for performing swim instruction, possession of a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's certificate or Basic Swim Instructor's certificate is required.
  • Some positions may require the possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Benefits

The City of Columbus offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614) for further information.

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