Part-Time Recreation Activities Coordinator

This is paraprofessional work in developing and implementing recreation programs at community centers, parks and playgrounds including educational youth programming, multi-generational programming, active adult programming and senior programming. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in recreational activities such as outdoor and indoor activities and educational games, sports and nature-based pursuits, which involves the use of specialized skills which is learned on the job or through specialized training.

Contacts require skills in understanding, and/or influencing people and are important in providing services to participants, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion or turn a situation around. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique or procedure to follow.

The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. The work is performed indoors and outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle. Operates a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other related software and other standard office equipment.

Physical activity is moderate and requires regular physical activity such as playing basketball, completing basic exercises, standing for extended periods of time and walking up to 3 miles in a day. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

• Develops and implements diverse recreational programs for youth, teens, adults and families which may include leading exercise programs, participating in athletic activities, and/or providing homework assistance.
• Identifies partnership opportunities in the community and develops, implements and oversees contracts and partnership agreements.
• Conducts community outreach and promotes recreational programs by attending on-site and neighborhood meetings, working with local schools, neighborhood associations, and volunteer groups to promote programming and identify recreational needs.
• Explains and enforces safety procedures and rules.
• Administers emergency first aid, if necessary.
• Identifies supplies needed for administrative tasks and scheduled programs.
• Maintains inventory of on‑site supplies as well as usability and safety of on‑site equipment.
• Performs basic administrative tasks including maintaining programming records and completing reports.
• Responsible for the general upkeep/maintenance of the facility.
• Schedules rentals of community centers, collects fees and coordinates staff coverage.
• May operate a vehicle to collect and deliver supplies.
• Participates as part of the emergency operations team that distributes goods to the public.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of rules, practices and procedures associated with outdoor and indoor recreational activities and homework assistance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and rules to be followed during recreational activities.
• Knowledge in conducting community outreach and promoting recreational programs.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of equipment needed for outdoor and indoor recreational activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written materials pertaining to recreational activities, which includes homework assistance and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete regular physical activity for a minimum of 4 consecutive hours such as playing basketball, completing basic exercises, standing for extended periods of time and walking up to 3 miles.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability…