Recreation Coordinator
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Role Overview
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, or g ani z e, a n d lead cam p s, com m uni t y event s , prog ra ms and r ecr e ational classes for youth, adults, seniors and f ami l ies
Coordinate and over s ee e vent logisti c s including faci l ities, equipment, pe r mits, vendors and setup/ t eardow n
Provide on-site supervi s ion duri n g events t o ensu r e safe t y and hi g h-level e xecuti o n of event s
Recrui t and coordi n ate i n struct o rs, vol u nteers, ve n dors, and s t aff as nee d e d
Assist wit h pro g ram reg i s tration, attendan c e t r ac k i n g, an d basi c rep o rti n g
Assist in the pro m otion of progr a ms and events b y working with st a ff t o cr e ate flyers, social media p osts, news l e tter articles, and ot h er ou treach method s
Ensure prog r ams comply with departm e nt policie s , safet y stand a rds, a nd appli c abl e reg u lati o ns
Respond to participant inquiries and provide e x ce l l e nt cu s tomer s e rvi c e t o the c ommunity
Uses Parks a nd R e creation best practi c e s t andards to develop evaluati o n to o ls for progra m s an d events and use data to drive improv e ment or expansion of pr o gra m s and event s
Work closel y wit h the R e creation S u pervi s or t o d e vel o p schedules, tim e lin e s, and progra m logisti c s
Coordinate and m ana g e s ports programs which in c ludes scheduli n g and ov er seei n g field and facili t y all o cat i on fo r t e am , program and co mm unity use.
Assist in tracki n g pro g ram/event supply inventory and o rder supplies as n e ed e d to en s u r e progra m /event s u c ces s
Perfo r ms other d uties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's d eg re e i n Pa r ks & Recreation M anag e ment, Recr e ati o n Ad m inistration, Event Management, or a r elate d field preferred; p rior experi e n ce co o rdi n ating programs, camps, c lasses, or events f o r you t h, teens, adults and seni o rs. Three (3) years of ex p eri e n ce w orki n g in a r ecr e ati o n, lei s ure se r vice or closely related field ove r seeing, program m ing or coordinating r e creational ac t ivities, special event s , sports or any equivalent combinat i on of educati o n, ex p e rie n ce, and training which provi d es t h e knowledge and abilit i es neces s ary to p e rform t he essent i al functi o ns of this posit i on. Passion for co m munity program m ing, recr e ati o n servi c es, and public engagement.
Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
CP R , First Aid and AED certi f ied (or abilit y to obtain within 90 days of hire). Must possess a v alid drive r 's license an d abilit y to pass a background check and drug s c re e n.
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Position Summary
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, or g ani z e, a n d lead cam p s, com m uni t y event s , prog ra ms and r ecr e ational classes for youth, adults, seniors and f ami l ies
Coordinate and over s ee e vent logisti c s including faci l ities, equipment, pe r mits, vendors and setup/ t eardow n
Provide on-site supervi s ion duri n g events t o ensu r e safe t y and hi g h-level e xecuti o n of event s
Recrui t and coordi n ate i n struct o rs, vol u nteers, ve n dors, and s t aff as nee d e d
Assist wit h pro g ram reg i s tration, attendan c e t r ac k i n g, an d basi c rep o rti n g
Assist in the pro m otion of progr a ms and events b y working with st a ff t o cr e ate flyers, social media p osts, news l e tter articles, and ot h er ou treach method s
Ensure prog r ams comply with departm e nt policie s , safet y stand a rds, a nd appli c abl e reg u lati o ns
Respond to participant inquiries and provide e x ce l l e nt cu s tomer s e rvi c e t o the c ommunity
Uses Parks a nd R e creation best practi c e s t andards to develop evaluati o n to o ls for progra m s an d events and use data to drive improv e ment or expansion of pr o gra m s and event s
Work closel y wit h the R e creation S u pervi s or t o d e vel o p schedules, tim e lin e s, and progra m logisti c s
Coordinate and m ana g e s ports programs which in c ludes scheduli n g and ov er seei n g field and facili t y all o cat i on fo r t e am , program and co mm unity use.
Assist in tracki n g pro g ram/event supply inventory and o rder supplies as n e ed e d to en s u r e progra m /event s u c ces s
Perfo r ms other d uties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's d eg re e i n Pa r ks & Recreation M anag e ment, Recr e ati o n Ad m inistration, Event Management, or a r elate d field preferred; p rior experi e n ce co o rdi n ating programs, camps, c lasses, or events f o r you t h, teens, adults and seni o rs. Three (3) years of ex p eri e n ce w orki n g in a r ecr e ati o n, lei s ure se r vice or closely related field ove r seeing, program m ing or coordinating r e creational ac t ivities, special event s , sports or any equivalent combinat i on of educati o n, ex p e rie n ce, and training which provi d es t h e knowledge and abilit i es neces s ary to p e rform t he essent i al functi o ns of this posit i on. Passion for co m munity program m ing, recr e ati o n servi c es, and public engagement.
Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
CP R , First Aid and AED certi f ied (or abilit y to obtain within 90 days of hire). Must possess a v alid drive r 's license an d abilit y to pass a background check and drug s c re e n.
Employee Core Beliefs
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 pla n ning, organizing, and s up porti n g rec r eat i onal pro g ram s , classes, event s , or ca mps
Abilit y to collect and an a lyze part i cipation da t a to as s ess program e f f ect i v e nes s and inform decisi o ns reg ar d i ng program improvemen t s
Abilit y to communicate (verb a lly and in writ i ng) c l e arl y an d professionally with parti c ipants, staff, volun t ee r s, and t h e publ i c
Skilled in st r ong organi z ati on with t h e abili t y to manage m ultipl e tas k s and m eet d eadl i nes
Experien c e in customer s ervice and a p ositive, te a m-fo c used atti t ud e
Skilled in strong leadership wi t h the abil i ty to train, motivate, an d support s t aff and volunt e er s
Abilit y to work e veni n gs, weekends, and/or h olid a ys as needed for pro g ra m s and communit y events
Proficiency with basic c o mputer a pplicati o ns such as email and Microsoft a ppl i cat i ons Abilit y to follow depart m ent policies , safety pr o cedures, and cit y regu l ati o ns
Knowled g e of i n clusive and adaptive r e c reati o n p racti c es
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 s tandard Ci t y off i ce envi r onment and in the community/ field.
Safely ope r ates a C i ty v e hicle and var i ety of stan d ard o ffi c e equipment inc l uding a computer t e rminal, telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, and fax m a chi n e r equiring continuous and repetiti v e ar m , hand, and eye m ov em e nt.
Work is performed p a rt of t he ti m e w orki n g in an envi r onmen t whe r e erro r s on this j o b can l e ad t o signifi c ant physical or m ent a l conseq u ences f o r self o r ot h ers .
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.
About City of Prescott
Arizona municipal government serving Prescott residents through public safety, utilities, infrastructure, courts, library, recreation, and airport services.
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