Community Recreation Activities Coordinator

About the Role

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 the assigned area of responsibility. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, social work, recreation services, education, or general studies.
• Three (3) years of experience in recreation activities coordination or working with youth programs, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Community center and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise.
• Physical requirements include maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods; operating motorized vehicles.