Community Recreation Activities Coordinator

Position Summary

Oversee and coordinate recreational or educational activities for assigned community centers within the Family & Community Services Department; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

About the Role

Essential And Supplemental Functions

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Oversee and coordinate recreational or educational activities for assigned community centers including field trips, public relation services and rental of facilities for public use.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing recreational services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of activities for the assigned center; prepare program activity brochures for public distribution.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and organizations for recreational program development at assigned community center.
• Plan and coordinate field trips and special events for program participants; organize transportation to and from events and activities.
• Promote and coordinate specific recreational program activities; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
• Schedule usage of assigned community center for recreational activities or public use; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing recreational programs and program effectiveness; maintain records of attendance for program activities.
• Monitor and inspect community center facilities; schedule maintenance and secure facilities.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

Supplemental Functions

• Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of community recreation programs; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, social work, recreation services, education, or general studies;
• and Three (3) years of experience in recreation activities coordination or working with youth programs;
• To include one (1) year lead or supervisory experience.
• Additional Requirements:
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.