City of Pacifica
Invites you to apply for the position of:
Recreation Coordinator
$5,747- $6,843 Monthly
The City of Pacifica is seeking an individual to join as Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics Program. This is a fulltime, fully benefitted position with the Recreation Division of the Parks, Beaches, & Recreation Department. Details follow below!
This recruitment closes on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST or upon receipt of the first 75 qualified applicants.
The Position
Under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the recreation coordinator assists in the development, supervision and evaluation of a wide range of recreation programs for various age groups; organizes and conducts special events; oversees volunteers and part-time staff; has responsibility for assigned portions of the Recreation Supervisor program responsibilities; and does other related work as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS
The Recreation Coordinator must have the ability to:
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in order to generate reports, maintain records, and provide written employee evaluations.
- Work independently and within teams.
- Work some evenings and weekends.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 with ability to keep accurate records, maintain program budgets, complete city paperwork, and communicate with a variety of agencies, vendors, community groups, and members of the public.
- Maintain facilities and equipment used in its programs.
- Travel to different sites and locations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Organizes, and directs the work of subordinates in developing and implementing broad and diversified recreation programs service to meet community needs;
- Maintains appropriate budgetary controls; responsible for a variety of programs; plans and implements training and supervision of part-time staff; handles the promotion of programs including but not limited to communication with local publications, online media, the City's web site, and social media platforms;
- Responsible for a variety of youth and adult programs including special events;
- Assists with programming, coordination, and scheduling the Community Center and youth activities;
- Work alone, as well as work well with others.
SPECIAL DUTIES
Recreation coordinator positions will be assigned to one or more of the following areas: administration; community sports, aquatics; special events; the Community Center, elementary aged recreation; teens; class registrations and the department activity guide; community rentals and facilities; administration.
OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb; lift and carry 50 pounds; use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Work Environment: Work in an indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to noise and confining workspaces.
- Ability To: Travel to different sites and locations; drive safely to different sites and locations; maintain a safe driving record; maintain a neat and clean appearance. Some positions must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Possession of a BA/BS degree in recreation or related field and one year of professional recreation work experience.
- Basic computer skills needed for reports & recordkeeping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word a must and Excel skills desired.
- Proficiency in recreation (scheduling and class registration) software such as Activenet highly desired.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid certificate and CPR Adult, Child and Infant CPR within six-months of employment
- Title 22 Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid Lifeguard Certification (including First Aid and CPR) within twelve-months of employment
HIGHLY DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- American Red Cross Water Safety Certification
