Community Recreation Coordinator

Job Summary

SUMMARY:

• Coordinates and manages the scheduling of recreational programming and activities for the campus and community to ensure optimum use of the recreation facilities shared with Physical Education classes, varsity athletics, and other campus needs.
• Implements and supervises a non-credit course program and summer camp program to meet the needs of the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Functionally supervises employees in Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation departments, including assigns and reviews work and acts as a group leader, assists in hiring, trains, provides input to performance evaluations and assists in addressing complaints and resolving problems. Verifies all aspects of work are completed on a timely basis.


• Hires instructors for non-credit courses, including recruitment and screening.


• Coordinates the scheduling of recreational activities to ensure optimum use of facilities shared with physical education classes, varsity athletic commitments and other campus needs. Assures coverage of recreation facilities during open hour usage.


• Reviews and develops the non-credit course program.


• Ensures appropriate promotional activities to publicize the recreation department and its offerings throughout the campus and community.


• Assists in the monitoring of the indoor/outdoor facilities and equipment storage areas.


• Reports the need for maintenance or repair to the Student Personnel Supervisor or Plant Operations.


• Reviews and develops intramural programs to increase student participation.


• Creates and updates policy & procedure manuals for the student help and recreation staff/non-credit instructor.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree


• Two years of equivalent full-time experience in managing community and or campus recreation activities


• Holds or is eligible to receive upon hire CPR/AED and First Aid certification


• For Metropolitan and Western Campuses: Background in pool management (East in 2011).


• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic level skills in word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet applications (MS Excel)


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field