CITY OF RICHMOND Class Code: PR-257
Revised: 3-23-95
Established: 12-27-66
Group: Local 790
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, coordinates and leads recreation and cultural programs and activities; supervises and directs personnel participating in such programs; and does other work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class to the professional recreation class series. Incumbents plan, coordinate and implement recreation and cultural programs in several major areas - social, physical, cultural, educational and auxiliary services. Program Coordinators normally are assigned to community centers or within a defined program area, such as aquatics, senior citizens, youth activities, sports and special projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Coordinates activities; plans, develops and implements community service programs; supervises, leads, and directs programs, such as arts and crafts, sports activities, dance and music.
Plans programs by analyzing the need for the program and anticipated number of participants; prepares justification for recommended programs; outlines procedures and schedules.
3. Supervises and directs part-time and voluntary personnel assigned to programs; gives orientation of departmental policy, procedures and rules; trains, assists and occasionally substitutes for staff in conducting program activities.
Orders supplies and equipment, and coordinates delivery; schedules facilities; and promotes good intergroup relations.
Coordinates facility maintenance and security: inspects for cleanliness, vandalism and maintenance problems; opens and secures facilities.
Reviews and approves applications, schedules rooms, collects fees, issues receipts and maintains records on facility usage.
Serves as advisor to organized clubs and youth groups; explains City policies and procedures; assists in coordinating activities by arranging for and scheduling facilities, finding resources and providing guidance.
8. Prepares and maintains records regarding staff attendance, facility usage, rentals, requisitions for supplies and equipment, accident and incident reports, and similar program related documents.
Recreation Program Coordinator
City of Richmond
9. Prepares a variety of written material including letters, memorandums, publicity flyers, news releases, narrative reports and program brochures for internal and external dissemination
10. Meets with various individuals and groups from the community, parents, school officials, and supervisory and subordinate staff regarding program activities.
11. Explains and assures compliance with rules and regulations governing facility usage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, techniques and procedures in the delivery of the community services program.
Common recreational and social needs of various age groups.
Principles and procedures for implementing and directing community services or recreation activities.
Principles and practices of program budget monitoring.
Principles and practices of assigning and reviewing the work of others.
Ability to:
Develop and coordinate a community service or recreation program suited to the needs of the community.
Plan, organize, coordinate and implement a community services program.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Analyze, interpret and explain section policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Train and evaluate contract and temporary personnel.
Prepare detailed reports and other written material.
Recreation Program Coordinator
City of Richmond
Experience and Training:
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or
Two (2) years of college and three (3) years of full time recreation experience in a public or private recreation or community services agency.
or
3. Any combination of training and experience equivalent to five (5) years of municipal recreation and community services employment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License at date of appointment or access to another form of personal transportation.
Physical Demands:
In addition to requiring sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting, vision sufficient to read printed materials, and hearing and speech sufficient to exchange information in person and over the telephone, duties also require sufficient mobility to attend night and/or weekend meetings.
Accommodation may be made available for individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
File: C:IRPCSPEC.CC