Community Services Coordinator

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Community Services Coordinator develops, organizes, and oversees a variety of recreational and community service programs and activities; and performs related duties as required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with the City’s community services programs, which may include aquatics, contract classes, sports activities, preschool, youth, and library programs.
• Plans and implements the City’s community events, such as the Spring Festival & Egg Hunt, 4th of July Fireworks, National Night Out, Fall Festival, Veterans Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
• Assists with the supervision, training, and scheduling of part-time and seasonal recreation staff.
• Recommends staff discipline procedures as needed.
• Provides on-site supervision and implementation of assigned program areas and events.
• Assists with administrative tasks, including the maintenance of records, files, and other data.
• Prepares promotional materials, including flyers, program brochures, newsletters, and press releases.
• Ensures that assigned programs or events operate in compliance with established City policies and health and safety regulations.
• Monitors and secures assigned facilities and activities of users.
• Participates in assessing program and event needs for budget development.
• Assists the Recreation Supervisor or City Librarian in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and training volunteers, contractors, and vendors for events and programs.
• Prepares requisitions and submits invoices for processing.
• Assists in preparing contracts and agreements.
• Processes payments and insurance renewals.
• Assists in the evaluation of programs and events.
• Resolves customer satisfaction issues.
• Makes recommendations on refund requests.
• Assists in developing and refining policies and procedures.
• Assists in writing and administering grants for various programs and projects.
• Safely operates City vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) semester units in Recreation, Library Science, or a related field, and two (2) years of professional program administration experience.

An Associate’s Degree or higher in Recreation Administration, Library Science, or a related field is preferred.

Must possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license upon hire and maintain it throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.

• City policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Principles and practices of public relations and marketing
• Principles and practices of project management
• Principles and practices of effective and appropriate public contact and customer service
• Methods and techniques used in planning, marketing, and evaluating events and programs
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment, including software and database programs
• Operational characteristics of assigned programs and events
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as well as basic mathematical…