Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics emphasis - Parks & Recreation

About the role

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work‑life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work‑life balance; working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck and includes several benefits and perks. The Aquatic Recreation Program Coordinator will oversee programs, operations, and staffing of the Holladay Lions Indoor Pool and Crestwood Outdoor Pool. Job Summary: Plans, promotes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates youth and adult recreation programs and community events.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and coordinates youth and adult recreation programs and community events.
• Identifies the needs and feasibility of current and future programs.
• Hires, trains, promotes, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates temporary employees and volunteers.
• Assists with preparing and administrating individual program or facility budgets as appropriate; monitors expenditures and payroll.
• Completes post‑program evaluations which include patron feedback, program success and failures, program budget monitoring report, and implementation for future seasons/programs.
• Manages multiple programs at multiple locations simultaneously.
• Participates in job‑related committees, sub‑committees, and professional development activities.
• Purchases program supplies and equipment; maintains and controls inventory.
• Provides effective customer service; reconciles program and patron complaints and responds to sensitive issues with general guidance from the supervisor.
• Assures that program fees are collected.
• Completes assigned reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Science or other closely related field; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Utah Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire date to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle.
• Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays per year
• Up to 24 vacation days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• One personal day per year
• Retirement options: hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10