The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking applications for a Recreation Specialist II – Fitness Coordinator. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned fitness recreation programs, and group and independent activities at multiple facilities and park locations. Additional duties include training of personnel, directing work activities, developing schedules, making hiring recommendations, conducting activity evaluations and making suggestions, and independence in decision making.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises assigned programs, classes, and activities; monitors day to day operations to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery
• Under general supervision, incumbents have independent oversight of daily operations for assigned recreational facilities and amenities. Ensures facilities are well maintained in coordination with appropriate City Departments; oversees safety and risk management, promptly addressed associated problems.
• Develops and maintains courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of the community.
• Incumbents lead assigned lower level recreation staff including priority setting, making recommendations for recruitment, hiring, training, staff development and performance evaluations.
• Assesses and determines recreation program and community needs; ensures evaluations are conducted, results tabulated and reported; suggests alternative programs. Initiates activities to meet those needs.
• Assists in preparing program budgets including determining services, capital purchases and staffing levels. Monitors program revenue and expenditures ensuring services remain within budget and meets revenue goals. Evaluates programs and prepared quarterly reports.
• Determines fees for programs based on evaluating cost recovery model.
• Conducts interviews; trains, assigns, and directs the work of part-time, volunteer and contract employees; oversees and provides performance feedback.
• Works with various community groups and individuals in organizing and delivering programs. Obtains community financial and in-kind support as necessary. Considers ways to offset costs of program offerings and implements upon approval.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management or Leisure Services; and four years of related work or a High School diploma or G.E.D; and two years of college in a related field and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
 
Positions in this classification are required to possess a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
 
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2024