Recreation Program Coordinator - Aquatics

This is the journey-level class within the Recreation classification series responsible for organizing, inspecting, conducting, and coordinating a variety of recreation activities to ensure that facilities and programs are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use.   Incumbents regularly work on tasks that require discretion and independent judgment. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. 

• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in day-to-day operations within an assigned program area such as aquatics, sports, enrichment activities, facility rentals or events; performs tasks in accordance with City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes aquatics, recreation, sports, and enrichment activities for all ages, including negotiating and contracting with instructors, acquiring adequate facilities, and evaluating programs and classes.
• Administers the automated program for aquatics, events, sports, or recreational activity registrations and program fees for school and recreation facilities; oversees rental and registration activities, bills clients, and ensures accurate recordkeeping for program receipts.
• Oversees and coordinates team selection and scheduling of games and practice times for a variety of sports programs; and communicates with parents and participants regarding team selection.
• Plans, staffs, supervises, and implements assigned special events; meets with prospective clients to tour facilities; develops instructional packets for event staff including providing logistical details to ensure events proceed as planned.
• Selects, supervises, and reviews the work of part-time, seasonal, and/or temporary employees and volunteers in area of assignment; provides training; and prepares work schedules.
• Implements and monitors City procedures with respect to participant safety.
• Inspects and monitors assigned program area facilities and equipment on a regular basis and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Estimates costs of and orders supplies and materials for assigned program area; maintains records of purchase orders; initiates payment for contract services and troubleshoots payment issues; and monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Transports, issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational or sports equipment and supplies; monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
• Opens, secures, and cleans facilities before and after program use; prepares facilities and sets up equipment for scheduled recreational activities/events.
• Assists in coordination of citywide events such as the Harvest Festival and 4th of July Parade
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for area of assignment; evaluates programs and recommends improvements or modifications and ensures the programs are reflective of the community’s needs, the City’s and Division’s overall goals, policies, and ordinances, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, facility, and safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with community groups, residents, and school representatives, in the development and coordination of assigned program area.
• Acts as a representative to patrons and residents regarding questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services, in person and by email or telephone; resolves problems and/or refers to them to a supervisor.
• Sets up and uses a variety of recreational, educational, cleaning, and other equipment related to assigned program as well as standard office equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

 Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, leisure services, or a related field and three (3) years of experience providing direct service in a variety of aquatics, recreation, sports, or event coordination activities.  A bachelor’s degree is desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

 Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
• Must possess or obtain prior to the completion of the probationary period First Aid and CPR Certificates.

For Aquatics related program areas, incumbents must maintain the following certifications throughout employment:

• • Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (revised 2024 version)

If possession at time of hire is not in place, certifications shall be obtained within four (4) months of employment.

 The following certifications are highly encouraged:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

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Application deadline: December 5, 2024

Oral Interview: Applicants considered best qualified based upon the application screening for minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral interview on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Annual base salary range: $60,207 - $80,604

Annual with additional certification pay: $64,421 - $86,252

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