Recreation Coordinator ; Class Code 6123

responsible professional level work under general supervision in planning, organizing, and directing either a major specialized phase of a municipal recreation program or the overall recreational activities in a specialized geographical area, and related work as required.
either
: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in recreation, parks administration, leisure activities, health, physical education, fine arts or performing arts* and two (2) years of full-time professional recreation work with final responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing complex, multi-faceted recreation programs and activities or work involving supervision of a comprehensive community- based recreation program in a large recreation organization or physical education program at a high school or college.


or
: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
* and three (3) years of full-time professional recreation work with final responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing complex, multi-faceted recreation programs and activities or work involving supervision of a comprehensive community-based program with a large recreation organization or the physical education program at a high school or college.


or
: permanent status with the new orleans recreation department and three (3) years of experience as a recreation supervisor or recreation center manager iii.

appropriate volunteer experience which can be documented by a recognized volunteer agency will be accepted at the rate of 40 hours of experience for each week of work. Applicants must submit a written statement from the volunteer agency specifying the number of hours worked and describing the duties of the job.


* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify educationclaimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. Credit will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years for the purpose of the rating of training and experience;

however, all related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes.

this is an original entrance examination.

this position requires a one (1) year probationary period.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check:the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview…