Closing Date : Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 9 : 00 PM PST

Position : Coordinator I - Recreation

Department : Parks, Arts, Recreation & Community Services (PARCS)

Annual Salary : $76,953.48 - $98,214.48 (Non-Union Professional)

Exempt Not Eligible for Overtime

Benefits-eligible & 401(a) payment equal to 3% of base salary

Definition :

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Coordinator I Recreation will be responsible for organizing, promoting, and evaluating activities, as well as managing personnel, marketing efforts, budgeting, and maintaining positive community relationships.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Coordinate and administer activities for the Lancaster National Soccer Center in alignment with the mission and goals of the Parks, Arts, Recreation & Community Services Department.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, policies, and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the Center.
• Recruit, train, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers, ensuring adherence to best practices in personnel management.

Coordinates marketing efforts in the community regarding classes, services and events.

• Plan and execute soccer tournaments, leagues, camps, clinics, and other events hosted at the Center, including coordinating schedules, vendors, and any necessary permits or permissions.
• Assists in the preparation and tracking of grant applications and sponsorships initiatives.
• Process payroll data, registration program information, and monitor expenditures in accordance with the budget. Assists with administering performance and rental contracts for facilities.
• Develops schedules for facilities, transportation, and activity supervision.
• Prepare various reports and maintain accurate records of Center activities. Respond to inquiries and requests from stakeholders verbally and through email.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including City employees, community groups, and the media.

Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of soccer fields, ensuring they are in optimal condition for play and coordinating with maintenance staff for repairs and upkeep.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols for soccer activities, including emergency procedures, first aid provisions, and adherence to relevant codes and guidelines.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology for program registration, communication, and data management, implementing software solutions to streamline operations and enhance user experience.
• Manage and support City special events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Knowledge of :

Knowledge of :

• Cultural and social needs of the community.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping, reporting, and relevant software applications.
• Personnel management principles, practices, and techniques, including employee selection, supervision, evaluation, and training.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook techniques.
• General office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience & Education :

Bachelor's Degree, with emphasis in Business, Public Administration, Recreation or closely related field; two

2) years of experience in the field; OR any equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Other Requirements :

Possession of a valid CA driver’s license

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents will be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting : To stand or sit for prolonged periods of time;
• to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight;
• to operate office of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation;

and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

• Work is also performed outdoors and requires the ability toWithstand the heat and cold of the elements, stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, walk moderate distances and work for long periods including 16 hour days
• Vision requirements : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Core Competencies :

• Problem Solving Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Customer Focus Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Be Fiscally Responsible.
• Be Creative.
• Always Improving.
• Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements :

• Ascend / Descend stairs / ladders / balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors :

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions :

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

Last updated : 2024-05-20