Recreation Coordinator- Arts

Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreational programs, facility operations, and events in alignment with department business plan. Ensure availability of equipment, facilities, supplies, and availability of staff or volunteers to monitor the activities. Assists in the development and progress of assigned lines of business and department business plan. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the development, promotion, and implementation of a diversified recreation programs and services for all ages in accordance with community needs; evaluates program effectiveness; recommends changes and implements management decisions.
• Receives and responds to questions and concerns from patrons; identifies issues and resolves problems or refers to supervisor as appropriate.
• Prepares reports, correspondents, and budget estimates for assigned programs.
• Assists supervisor with budget development and management.
• Prepares written documents, statistical reports, work orders, time sheets, schedules, brochures, calendars, program rosters, etc.
• Provides front counter assistance and customer service to the general public, which includes: handling cash, answering telephones, reconciling the cash register and receipts, registering customers for trips and programs, and/or performing other related activities.
• Oversees the development, promotion, and implementation of a diversified recreation programs and services for all ages in accordance with community needs; evaluates program effectiveness; recommends changes and implements management decisions.
• Schedules use of recreation facilities and buildings through recreation software.
• Work independently and be responsible for overseeing programs at designated locations.
• Performs routine facility maintenance and logistics, including but not limited to, the setup, tear down of tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.
• Works special events and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

Recreation Coordinator – Cultural Arts

• Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community and cultural arts programs and facility displays. Responsible for developing and maintaining standards for public arts within the Carrollton community. Responsible for the curation of A.W. Perry Museum artifacts. Responsible for the administration of instructor contracts in assigned areas.

• Cultural Arts Job Specific Preferences:
  
  • Background within cultural arts and/or community mural projects.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a lead to Recreation Attendants and Recreation Instructors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of recreational or leisure trip programming and operations in assigned area of responsibility;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment;
• Knowledge of trip marketing theories, principles, and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable age-appropriate trips and materials;
• Knowledge of community demographics;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, regulations, policies, rules, and regulations as well as travel laws for other
• Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work to lower level staff and volunteers:
• Skilled in performing bookkeeping activities;
• Skilled in developing and monitoring budgets;
• Skilled in exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations;
• Skilled in scheduling trips and events;
• Skilled in overseeing recreation trip sites and equipment;
• Skilled in planning, developing, supervising, and managing trips and/or events;
• Skilled in evaluating trip effectiveness;
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and reports;
• Skilled in interpreting and explaining policies and procedures;
• Skilled in handling cash;
• Skilled in mediating conflict;
• Skilled in coordinating and monitoring the work of volunteers; Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications; Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or E.D.
• Two years of either recreation programming/league or facility management

PREFERENCES:

• Previous experience in recreation center operations.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Administration or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed in a standard office Environment will vary dependent of travel accommodations and location. Work may occasionally be outdoor in outdoor environments, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug
• Must pass criminal history
• Must pass motor vehicle records

PAY RATE: $21.24/hr