Recreation Coordinator - Preschool & Youth Programming

Recreation Coordinator – Preschool & Youth Programming

City of Plano – Oak Point Recreation Center – Full‑Time

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating recreation classes and activities for all age groups, interests, and abilities within the assigned recreational area.

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate recreation classes for all age groups, interests and abilities; monitor day‑to‑day operations and events to include class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
• Create and formulate class ideas; recruit and hire class instructors; determine class schedules and fees; prepare program information for brochures and registration; register and enroll participants; inform participants of class changes, cancellations and refunds; evaluate class instructors and programs.
• Prepare and maintain attendance reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for classes; prepare and maintain enrollment and class program evaluations on a quarterly basis.
• Lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversee work activities of part‑time staff; recruit and participate in hiring new instructors, coaches and assistants.
• Contact local businesses, individuals and community organizations for program support and participation.
• Promote recreation center through newspaper releases, user guides and leisure brochures.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors or the facility.
• Monitor the use of recreation equipment and facilities; participate in cleaning and maintaining equipment; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Oversee youth camps at various locations and attend/oversee overnight outdoor recreation events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: recreation programming and facilities planning; supervisory principles and practices; conflict resolution methods; safety policies, procedures and practices; various recreational activities, leagues and programs; teaching and instruction methods for various learning styles.
• Skill in: communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; applying first aid and CPR methods; operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment; creating marketing and promotional materials; preparing and maintaining records of various documents and reports.
• Education: Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration or related field.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in developing and implementing recreation programs.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Texas Class C driver’s license;
  American Red Cross issued CPR, AED and First Aid certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Work is performed throughout the recreation complex, standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions may occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull, and may involve lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/M/F/V/D. Open positions are subject to close without notice.