Recreation Coordinator

Career Opportunities with Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

To provide the people of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s service area with outstanding recreation programs and a system of parks, trails, and facilities that enhance the quality of life.

Careers At The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

LARPD has two openings for Recreation Coordinator roles. One of the roles will focus on managing picnic rentals, parties, special events and the café as well as develop and implement recreation programs.

The other role is focused on youth and adult recreational sports programs (excluding youth soccer) but including basketball, volleyball, softball, etc.

The Coordinator roles carry an expectation of both overseeing their areas as well as developing and delivering programs. The position is scheduled from Tuesday – Saturdays but may have to flex schedules depending on program needs. Must be available evenings and weekends and potentially holidays as necessary.

Under direction, plans, oversees staff, operations, and activities of an assigned recreation program area. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: sports, fitness, aquatics, concession operations, rentals, cultural activities, programs and classes, custodial support and maintenance, facility logistics and operations, volunteer management and special events. Oversee the development, promotion, and implementation of programs which meet the needs of a diverse community;

ensures program facilities are properly maintained; oversee a wide variety of duties for events, classes, and programs; and perform related work as required.

Receives directions from higher-level supervisory staff. Leads and directs lower-level staff and volunteers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the operations, services, staff, and activities of an assigned recreation program area. Performance requires ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines and be visible and present as needed for events. This classification is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor in that the latter has overall administrative and operational responsibility for recreation programs and related services.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Oversee the development, promotion, and implementation of diversified recreation programs and services for all ages in accordance with community needs; evaluate program effectiveness; recommend changes and implement management decisions.

Manage day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs, including formation (teams), scheduling, volunteer coach recruitment, and communications of the program.

Build, monitor and track registration for assigned programs and grow programs as deemed appropriate.

Develop and implement coaching resources, including a list of coaching responsibilities, a coaching code of conduct, and a coach’s creed to guide volunteer coaches as necessary for the program.

Oversee the management, distribution, and collection of materials, uniforms and coaching equipment as warranted for the program.

Collaborate with community outreach to promote the program, communicate events, and support recruitment and training efforts.

Coordinate internal field scheduling, maintenance and field lining for practices and games as necessary for the program.

Lead and facilitate informational meetings, orientation, and preseason training clinics for volunteers and volunteer coaches.

Oversees the activities of staff and volunteers; plans, assigns, trains, directs, and monitors staff duties; provides input to supervisor for employee performance evaluations.

Serves as District representative with external organizations; attends and/or speaks at meetings, community and professional functions, and conferences as assigned.

Assists supervisor with budget development and management.

Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.

Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and staff training for program areas.

Receives and responds to questions and concerns from patrons; identifies issues and resolves problems or refers to supervisor as appropriate.

Performs routine facility maintenance and logistics; including, but not limited to, the setup and tear down of tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies.

Coordinates logistics for field and facility rentals, including but not limited to, providing tours and information to prospective renters, and implementing details outlined in rental agreements.

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