Recreation Programmer

Job Summary

Performs a variety of work assisting in the planning, implementation, and coordination of a wide variety of recreation activities, programs and special events at recreation centers, parks, schools, or other locations. Supervision This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Organizes, coordinates, and implements recreational, social, and educational programs and special events, including meals and transportation services at the Town Senior Center.
• Maintains facilities in a clean and neat manner, reports problems, ensures safe work environment.
• Participate in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of part-time staff and volunteers.
• Aid with purchasing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Serve as supervisor for the distribution, care, use and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
• Aid with records and the development of reports pertaining to program effectiveness.
• Maintain records of registrations and fees collected; assist with the maintenance and filling of accident and statistical reports, as required.
• Aid in the preparation of manuals, announcements, bulletins, and promotional materials including news releases, flyers, pamphlets, and brochures.
• Perform on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in working in recreational or educational programs/activities; preferably working with senior adults, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to be polite, courteous, punctual, and professional always.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess good public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, team player, and organized.
• Ability to work schedule required to fulfill duties of position.
• Ability to assist with the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of recreation activities and specialized events.
• Ability to prepare and distribute flyers, posters, and other advertisements for program areas.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate part-time staff and program volunteers.
• Ability to supervise the purchase, use, care, and maintenance of supplies and equipment related to assigned area.
• Ability to resolve procedural, operational, and other work-related problems (i.e., scheduling conflicts, resources acquisitions, facility conflicts) relating to the assigned area.
• Ability to perform physical inventories of program supplies and equipment.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook E-Mail

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employees may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.

How To Apply

To apply, complete the Town of Florence Application(s) below to submit a digitally signed copy to the Human Resources Department. Apply Here Town of Florence Human Resources Department 775 North Main Street PO Box 2670 Florence, AZ 85132 Phone: (520) 868-7553 Fax: (520) 868-7571 hr@florenceaz.gov Questions regarding recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at hr@florenceaz.gov. The Town of Florence is an EEO/ADA employer.