Recreation Coordinator; Temporary

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Job Title: Recreation Coordinator (Temporary - 40 hours)

Job : 226071

Location: Jack Carter Pool

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Minimum: $24.01

Hourly Salary Range: (not specified)

Additional Information: This position is temporary; see sections below for responsibilities and qualifications.

SERVE - At the City of Plano, our values guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano
, our organizational values are SERVE:
Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, Excellence.

• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates recreation classes for all age groups, interests, and abilities; monitors day-to-day operations and events including class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
• Creates and formulates class ideas; recruits and hires class instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers and enrolls participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates class instructors and class programs.
• Prepares and maintains attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes; prepares and maintains enrollment and class program evaluations on a quarterly basis.
• May lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversees work activities of 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.
• Promotes recreation center through newspaper releases, user guides, and leisure brochures.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
• 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Creates and formulates class ideas for swim lessons.
• Put together classes and programs three times a year for the recreation catalog.
• Coaches and organizes summer TAAF swim team; attends Winter swim meet and Summer swim meets for TAAF swim team.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must establish performance measures for contract instructors, part-time employees, and volunteers, and evaluate using those standards of measure. When assigned to Aerobats Gymnastics Program, current knowledge of gymnastics skills, teaching, and spotting techniques is required.

• Knowledge: Recreation programming and facilities planning; supervisory principles and practices; conflict resolution methods; safety policies, procedures, and practices; various recreational activities, leagues, and programs; teaching and instruction methods for various learning styles.
• Skill: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; applying first aid and CPR methods; operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment; creating marketing and promotional materials; preparing and maintaining records of various documents and reports.
• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration is preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in developing and implementing recreation programs. If assigned to Aquatics Program:
  Two (2) years of experience in Aquatics and swim teams. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency can substitute for the above education and experience.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Texas Class C driver’s license rican Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications rent Water Safety Instructor Certification required t obtain ARC Lifeguard Certification within 6 months of hire. CPO or AFO required within 6 months of hire. Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification required within one year. Water aerobics certifications are preferred.

Work is performed throughout the Recreation Complex, with standing and walking between areas. Requires finger dexterity for computer use and office equipment; good vision and hearing. May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull. May lift up to 25 pounds. Work environment includes moderate noise and potential exposure to chemicals in the pool area. May interact with upset staff or public in enforcing policies.

The statements describe the general nature and level of work but are not exhaustive.

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

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