Recreation Coordinator

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Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Event Management,

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RECREATION COORDINATOR

Recreation Services Department

What We Offer

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The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is seeking a motivated, creative and community- focused Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate and oversee a variety of recreational programs, classes and/or events. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality camps, programs, classes and/or events that enhance the quality of life in the community by delivering inclusive recreational opportunities for youth, adults, seniors and families. The ideal candidate will be organized and passionate about public recreation and possess the ability to manage multiple programs, classes and/or events while engaging residents, staff and community partners to enhance the quality of life for everyone we serve.

Essential Duties:

✓Create, plan, organize, and lead camps, community events, programs and recreational classes for youth, adults, seniors and families

✓Coordinate and oversee event logistics including facilities, equipment, permits, vendors and setup/teardown

✓Provide on-site supervision during events to ensure safety and high-level execution of events

✓Recruit and coordinate instructors, volunteers, vendors, and staff as needed

✓Assist with program registration, attendance tracking, and basic reporting

✓Assist in the promotion of programs and events by working with staff to create flyers, social media posts, newsletter articles, and other outreach methods

✓Ensure programs comply with department policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations

✓Respond to participant inquiries and provide excellent customer service to the community

✓Uses Parks and Recreation best practice standards to develop evaluation tools for programs and events and use data to drive improvement or expansion of programs and events

✓Work closely with the Recreation Supervisor to develop schedules, timelines, and program logistics

✓Coordinate and manage sports programs which includes scheduling and overseeing field and facility allocation for team, program and community use.

✓Assist in tracking program/event supply inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure program/event success

✓Performs other duties as assigned

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of planning, organizing, and supporting recreational programs, classes, events, or camps
Ability to collect and analyze participation data to assess program effectiveness and inform decisions regarding program improvements
Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and professionally with participants, staff, volunteers, and the public
Skilled in strong organization with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Experience in customer service and a positive, team-focused attitude
Skilled in strong leadership with the ability to train, motivate, and support staff and volunteers
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed for programs and community events
Proficiency with basic computer applications such as email and Microsoft applications Ability to follow department policies, safety procedures, and city regulations
Knowledge of inclusive and adaptive recreation practices
Passion for community programming, recreation services, and public engagement
Ability to follow department policies, safety procedures, and city regulations

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard City office environment and in the community/ field.
Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

Drug screening
Motor vehicle records check
Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.