Service Area Coordinator; Recreation Programming

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Under general direction, this employee is responsible for the management of community recreational center(s) and for the supervision of assigned recreation personnel and their Service Area consisting of one or more communities. This employee has administrative responsibility for recreational programs and services provided at other locations within the Service Area (schools, parks, churches, etc.) through collaboration and outreach and may also require non-community based responsibilities.

This employee assesses Service Area needs and develops, organizes and implements programs designed to meet these identified needs in accordance with the policies of Recreation Commission. Performs related duties as required. (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

• Operating policies and procedures of the department
• Emergency and general safety procedures and practices
• Program goals and objectives of the department
• Basic management techniques (goals setting, motivation, etc.)
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
• Basic principles of marketing and public relations
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles of budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Community resources and existing support agencies related to park, recreation, and leisure activities
• Contract, grant, and specification writing
• Operation of computers and use of associated software applications
• Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats
• Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, promoting, organizing and conducting recreational activities
• Considerable knowledge of fundamentals, rules, skills, techniques, equipment and materials involved in a variety of recreational activities
• Considerable knowledge of objectives of a recreation program
• Basic understanding of the CRC business plan

• Operate appropriate computer equipment; properly use all related hardware and software
• Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty
• Speak publicly
• Problem solve

• Prepare cost projections and monitor/control budgetary compliance
• Establish work priorities
• Determine area staff and equipment requirements
• Monitor a budget and analyze and interpret accounting/financial information
• Determine work schedules for staff
• Organize and facilitate meetings involving a variety of participants
• Provide training to staff and volunteers
• Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations
• Work as a team member with area staff, peers, outside agencies, and volunteers
• Perform basic statistical functions
• Plan appropriate programs for targeted audiences
• Mobilize human resources
• Interview and assess abilities of job applicants
• Facilitate problem-solving at the service area level
• Evaluate service area activities and programs related to quantity, quality, and meeting goals and objectives
• Instruct others in a variety of recreational activities
• Plan, direct, and coordinate a varied recreation program and win the support of staff and the general public for these programs
• Schedule recreational activities and personnel
• Make recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, maintenance, safety and supply functions
• Supervise, correct and train subordinate staff
• Develop and maintain harmonious organizational and public relationships
• Maintain records and to prepare manuals, correspondence and reports
• Operate a computer and utilize related software
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Develop and present business plans

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

• Develops and implements the Strategic Action Planning Process for assigned Service Area, including assessing Service Area needs and resources, determining programs/service priorities, developing goals for each of the Key Ingredient areas; and completing quarterly updates of the service area Strategic Action Plan.
• Manages facility operations and personnel as established in the Facility Operation Manual.
• Policies and Procedures Manual, C.O.D.E. and AFSCMEagereements.
• Provides direct or overall supervision for all service area personnel including working with staff to establish personal goals in alignment with the Strategic Action plan completing their performance reviews within the established time frame.
• Determines staffing needs related to facility operation and schedules staff accordingly.
• Develops and conducts necessary orientation and training for all staff and volunteers and assures completion of the departments' mandated hours of training.
• Develops and monitors with Supervising Parks/Recreation…