Youth Recreation Coordinator

Overview

A Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the development, planning, promotion, instruction, and supervision of recreation programs, which may include after school programs, contract classes, sports classes, holiday camps, special events, adult programs, and summer day camp.

The current program focus for this Youth Recreation Coordinator position is: Director of Angel Island Summer Day Camp, Lead and Implement After School Programs for Elementary age students, and Teen/Middle School programs, as well as assist in other related organizational needs.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

The work is performed under the direction of the Youth Recreation Supervisors. The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the direct supervision of provisional part-time and seasonal staff; and assists in monitoring the work of contractors.

• Participate in the development and implementation of the agency’s strategic plan, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and assume duties as assigned to achieve the goals and objectives.
• Implement BTJR’s strategic plan, goals, objectives, policies and procedures within the youth programs.
• Participate in the implementation of all federal, state and local policies, laws, and regulations within the youth programs.
• Participate in the implementation of BTJR’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan, risk management policies and procedures for employees and program participants. Oversee the safety of program participants and keep accurate and up to date records of incidents/accidents; respond to on-site emergencies and incidents.
• Assist to hire, motivate, and provide training to recreation staff and volunteers; perform evaluations, work with staff to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures as directed by the Youth Recreation Supervisor.

Plan, organize, conduct, and manage recreation and education classes, programs, and special events.

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and daily operational procedures for assigned summer camp; oversee the development and implementation of an age-appropriate traditional camp curriculum and maintain a proper balance of activity.
• Participate in the administration of assigned program budget maintaining accurate records of expenses; determine equipment and supply requirements for program and camp activities; obtain and purchase supplies as needed.
• Assist in the evaluation of contract teachers; supervise students in contract classes as required by absences and emergencies; report to supervisor any improper conduct of contract teachers.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with the childcare center, school, state, and town/city personnel, camp vendors, and recreation administrators.

• Market and promote programs as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and detailed program records and files.
• Maintain equipment and the facilities being used according to standards set; ensure a clean and organized program space; inspect equipment being used and ensure its proper use and safety of those using it.
• Be visible and available to answer questions relating to recreation and summer camp programs; communicate effectively to resolve problems, conflicts, and complaints.

Assist with program registration, office administration, and customer service; manage the phones and office as assigned.

Hours:

40 hours per week year round, exempt salary

Pay Range: $62,000-$72,000 annually, non-exempt salary

Sick Leave:
Eligible for up to 12 days in accordance with agency policy.

Holidays: 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Health Benefits:

CalPERS health plan or $816/month credit toward medical/dental benefit or cash payment.

Retirement: 7.5% of salary is paid by the department into a 457(b) retirement plan in lieu of social security deductions

Vacation: 13 days paid vacation per year

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices used to develop, direct,…