Recreation Coordinator - Frederick Douglass Park

Position

Position is responsible for the coordination and daily operational tasks for facilities, programs, and services at Indy Parks & Recreation. Responsibilities may incorporate all facets of recreational and sports programming, aquatic, day camp, and service delivery in various physical environments and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and evaluates programs and services to include coordinating aquatic, day camp, recreational, and sports programs, special events, and field trips
• Schedules classes and assists in leading classes
• Fulfills all Indy Parks and Recreation policies and procedures
• Interacts with the community committees and other assigned committees and boards as requested by supervisor
• Affords assistance in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and advising on-site personnel, volunteers, and contractors
• Supervises all participants’ safety while in the program
• Coordinates with managers, regional manager, and risk manager to assess and address safety concerns and ensure a safe experience for all park patrons
• Captures daily program communications in house as well as to the community
• Collaborates with the Communications team to develop and implement a marketing/promotion plan for promoting programs and events to surrounding community and appropriate user groups
• Utilizes social media platforms to highlight programs and services
• Responsible for proper collection and depositing of revenues
• Might be required to fill out reports and forms
• Assists in the supervision of the use of supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Sets up and breaks down for regular scheduled activities and events
• Enforces rules and regulations
• Maintains cleanliness and general appearance of work site and provides a positive image between department and community
• Might be responsible for completing inspections and coordinating with supervisors, maintenance teams, risk manager, and DPW to ensure the safety of the park for patrons and staff
• Supports and assists participants, volunteers, and staff while in program activities
• Maintains all necessary records and files for reporting and audit
• Uses software and variety of technology platforms to organize, document, track, and monitor work including, but not limited to, ActiveNet, InforPS, Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplesoft, NeoGov, and WebEx
• Supports managing customer service relations at the park location including all forms of communication with the public and marketing of programs and services
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Physical Education, Recreation Administration, and/or related field preferred
• One (1) year of related work experience may be substituted for each year of formal education
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be self-motivated and dependable
• Ability to plan and organize events and meetings to include agendas and timelines
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet various deadlines is a must
• Ability to communicate effectively in both forms - oral and written
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must of knowledge of work processing software such as Word, Excel, and Publisher

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid Indiana operator’s license required
• Ability to obtain NYSCA Clinician Certification and prefer CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional) CPR and First Aid Certificate

Agency Summary

With over a century of history advancing the value of parks, Indy Parks is committed to protecting and enhancing the community's assets for the future. We will be a leader in making Indianapolis a vibrant, happy, and healthy place to live. By providing premier greenspaces and recreation opportunities, we welcome all residents, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, or identity, to connect to nature, to the community, and to themselves. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.