SERVICE AREA COORDINATOR (Special Events) (REPOST)

About the role

This employee is responsible for the management of community recreational centers and supervision of assigned recreation personnel and their Service Area consisting of one or more communities. This employee has administrative responsibility for recreational programs and services provided at other locations within the Service Area (schools, parks, churches, etc.) through collaboration and outreach and may also require non-community based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess Service Area needs and develop, organize and implement programs designed to meet these needs in accordance with the policies of Recreation Commission.
• Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
• Speak publicly.
• Problem solve.
• Prepare cost projections and monitor/control budgetary compliance.
• Determine area staff and equipment requirements.
• Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations.
• Work as a team member with area staff, peers, outside agencies, and volunteers.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate a varied recreation program and win the support of staff and the general public for these programs.
• Schedule recreational activities and personnel.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, maintenance, safety and supply functions.
• Supervise, correct and train subordinate staff.
• Maintain records and to prepare manuals, correspondence and reports.
• Operate a computer and utilize related software.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Develop and present business plans.

Requirements

• Five years of experience as a Community Center Director with the City of Cincinnati Recreation Department or an organization with similar operations (i.e. YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Club, etc.).
• Two years of experience as a Community Center Director or Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator, with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission or with an organization that offers similar programming and services with a Bachelor's degree.
• One year experience as a Community Center Director or Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator, with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and a Master's degree in Recreation Administration or related field (Business Administration/Organizational Leadership/Education/Public Administration).

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, promoting, organizing and conducting recreational activities.
• Considerable knowledge of fundamentals, rules, skills, techniques, equipment and materials involved in a variety of recreational activities.
• Basic understanding of the CRC business plan.
• Knowledge of operating policies and procedures of the department.
• Emergency and general safety procedures and practices.
• Program goals and objectives of the department.
• Basic management techniques (goals setting, motivation, etc.).
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals.
• Basic principles of marketing and public relations.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles of budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Community resources and existing support agencies related to park, recreation, and leisure activities.
• Contract, grant, and specification writing.
• Operation of computers and use of associated software applications.
• Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats.
• Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.

Skills

• To operate appropriate computer equipment; properly use all related hardware and software.
• Speak publicly.
• Problem solve.
• Prepare cost projections and monitor/control budgetary compliance.
• Determine work priorities.
• Determine area staff and equipment requirements.
• Monitor a budget and analyze and interpret accounting/financial information.
• Determine work schedules for staff.
• Organize and facilitate meetings involving a variety of participants.
• Provide training to staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations.
• Work as a team member with area staff, peers, outside agencies, and volunteers.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate a varied recreation program and win the support of staff and the general public for these programs.
• Schedule recreational activities and personnel.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, maintenance, safety and supply functions.
• Supervise, correct and train subordinate staff.
• Maintain records and to prepare manuals, correspondence and reports.
• Operate a computer and utilize related software.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Develop and present business plans.

Benefits

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below.

• Health Insurance: 3 medical plans (80/20 PPO medical plan, HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement).
• Flexible Benefits Plans: Healthcare Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account, and Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account.
• Healthy Lifestyles Program: Wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health.
• Retirement Plan: Defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan.

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered for this position.

Schedule

A flexible schedule including irregular hours, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must furnish own vehicle; may be required to drive to various work sites.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including irregular hours, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, if necessary.