Recreation Program Coordinator

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Job Title: Recreation Program Coordinator

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Recreation Manager

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Annual Wage: $24.83- $27.00 DOE

Close Date: January 16, 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week (hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

This position is responsible for assisting in the development, planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of recreation and educational programs, activities, and/or events of the community.

• Assist in maintaining Parks & Recreation Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for appropriate service areas.
• Organize and manage leagues by building teams, creating schedules, coordinating postseason tournaments, and maintaining ongoing communication with participants.
• Schedule facilities, parks, and fields used for programs or activities.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-ordered environment for programs and activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, schedule, and manage coaches, site supervisors, officials, and recreation assistants in their duties.
• Assist with developing and implementing innovative recreation programs and services to meet the evolving needs of a rapidly growing community.

Knowledge of:

• Theory and philosophy of recreation, and ability to interpret this philosophy to others.
• Rules and regulations of a variety of sports and recreational activities.
• Methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation.
• Methods and techniques for planning, developing, and operating a wide range of community recreation programs.

Skilled in:

• Organization, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive community recreation program.
• Working with personal computers and a variety of software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate recreation programs.
• Supervise, train, and motivate department personnel.
• Effectively balances multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Develop and sustain effective professional relationships with internal staff, other agencies, and the public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, see, drive, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, feel, reach, lift 50-75lbs, grasp, twist above the waist and bend at the waist. The employee is also required to be able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, work is moderately quiet while in an office setting and generally loud noise or very loud noise (ex. large earth-moving equipment, lawn mowers, painting machine) while in the field. Work can be performed in outdoor settings and in all weather conditions. Individuals may be exposed to hazards associated with lawn and building maintenance including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemical liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Parks & Recreation Administration or a closely related field.
• And one (1) year of related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Availability to work nights and weekends when needed.

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online acuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, or if you are needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Sarah Piercy, spiercy.