Recreation Coordinator- Part-time/Contract

at  City of Encinitas

THE POSITION

Recreation Coordinators are responsible for planning, developing, and implementing complex recreational activities, programs and/or special events; providing highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the special events and recreation programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to a Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in leisure studies, business administration or a related field plus four years of responsible recreation program experience including at least one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.

Essential Duties of the Recreation Coordinator:(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and priorities for specialized recreational programs;
• Develops reports concerning program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures by determining resource needs and/or process revisions;
• May lead in the training and supervision of subordinate recreation staff, volunteers, and independent contractors and provide input on the performance;
• Coordinates program related fund raising activities and solicits donations;
• Prepares program event and facility promotional materials such as newsletters, calendars, fliers, and brochures;
• Provides input on the budget and other administrative matters;
• Determines equipment and supply requirements for program activities and obtains and stocks supplies as required;
• Provides staff assistance to the Recreation Services Supervisor(s); participate on a variety of committees;
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary;
• Coordinates recreation services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations;
• Maintains program files and records including daily rosters, program attendance and related documents;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.