Recreation Coordinator

Overview

At the City of Plano, our values guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (SERVE: Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, Excellence) shape our work.

• Competitive pay
• Highly respected employer
• An opportunity to make a difference
• Fun team environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), with city-matched contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation per year
• Up to three weeks of sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition assistance

Sam Johnson Recreation Center is looking for a Recreation Coordinator. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates recreation classes for adults 50+, including day-to-day operations and events such as class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
• Creates class ideas; recruits and hires instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates instructors and programs.
• Prepares and maintains attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; prepares enrollment and program evaluations quarterly.
• May lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversees part-time staff; recruits and participates in hiring new instructors, coaches, and assistants.
• Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
• Promotes classes through various entities.
• Monitors the use of recreation equipment and facilities; participates in cleaning and maintaining equipment; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude to coordinate adult 50+ fitness classes and trips. Candidates should demonstrate consistency, responsibility, and self-motivation, with excellent customer service, teamwork, and creativity.

Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinator coordinates recreation classes and activities for adults 50+, drives a 15-passenger van with participants during trips, and handles kitchen assignments in the Gazebo café.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees to perform essential functions.

• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates recreation classes for adults 50+, including day-to-day operations and events such as class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
• Creates class ideas; recruits and hires instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers participants; informs participants of changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates instructors and programs.
• Prepares attendance and enrollment reports; maintains class program evaluations quarterly.
• Leads designated personnel and volunteers; oversees part-time staff; participates in hiring new instructors, coaches, and assistants.
• Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
• Promotes recreation center through newspaper releases, user guides, and recreation brochure.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
• Monitors equipment/facilities; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge
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Recreation programming and facilities planning; supervisory principles; conflict resolution; safety policies; various activities, leagues, and programs; teaching methods for diverse learning styles.

Skills
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Clear verbal and written communication; first aid and CPR; PC operation; marketing…