What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Programs Coordinator position at City of Antioch?
The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Recreation Programs Coordinator position located within the Parks and Recreation Department. Our mission is to unify and strengthen the Antioch community by creating quality experiences that inspires lifelong learning. A dedicated team of staff provides programs and services for youth and family enrichment, health and fitness, sports and recreation, and senior citizens. We work side-by-side with the parks and public works staff to keep parks and facilities well-maintained, and we support the community in many civic activities and events.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Collective Bargaining Representation: Operating Engineers Local 3 | Benefits:
Under general supervision, to plan, organize, promote, facilitate and coordinate various recreation, social and cultural activities. May exercise technical/functional supervision of subordinate and volunteer staff. Perform related work as required.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Knowledge Of
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and may have some contact with chemical agents used in pool maintenance; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; extensive public contact; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility 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 equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Collective Bargaining Representation: Operating Engineers Local 3 | Benefits:
- Medical: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier) | CalPERS Medical Health Plans | Vision (VSP) | Dental (Delta Dental)
- Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
- 457 Deferred Compensation Option
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Bilingual Pay
Under general supervision, to plan, organize, promote, facilitate and coordinate various recreation, social and cultural activities. May exercise technical/functional supervision of subordinate and volunteer staff. Perform related work as required.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Plan, organize, promote, facilitate, and coordinate regularly scheduled activities, special events and services.
- Train and provide technical/functional supervision for subordinate and volunteer staff.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports on activities.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement or modification.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Division’s goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Act as City staff liaison to outside boards, groups and committees, and the public regarding program offerings and coordination of services.
- Promote and coordinate specific activities within a recreation programs; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets, and brochures.
- Promote, facilitate, and oversee the rentals of recreation facilities.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of the recreation program budget for assigned area; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; oversee program deposits, refunds and billings.
- Participate in the selection of recreation staff for assigned area; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Respond to inquiries and concerns regarding recreation activities; research and resolve conflicts as required.
- Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain and file recreation records and reports; prepare statistical reports as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge Of
- Basic operations, services, and activities of recreation programs.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
- Basic procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control.
- Marketing theories, principles, and practices and their application to recreation activities and facilities.
- Modern office equipment including computers.
- Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
- Methods and techniques of special events planning and coordination.
- Principles and practices of coordinating, maintaining, and scheduling facilities.
- Program content for specialized community activities.
- Techniques used in public relations and customer service practices.
- Rules and equipment used in recreation programs.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
- Basic principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Coordinate and direct assigned recreation programs suited to the community.
- Elicit community and organizational support for recreation programs.
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
- Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Develop, coordinate, organize, and promote recreation programs, activities, and events.
- Recruit, select, train, and evaluate a variety of personnel and volunteers.
- Understand community needs in recreational areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
- Develop, recommend, and implement goals and objectives for providing recreation services.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Prepare and administer assigned program budgets.
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Maintain program related records, statistics, and documents.
- Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, business or public administration or a related field.
- or five years of experience in a municipal government setting with relatable experience involving Parks and Recreation; and
- A minimum of one-year experience working in a Recreation setting in a leadership or coordination capacity in an organization responsible for planning and organizing recreation programs and/or related activities.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license. For out-of-state candidates, we will accept an out-of-state driver's license at the time of application; however, a valid California driver's license must be obtained by the time of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months of employment, appropriate, valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months, appropriate, valid certification in Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Instruction, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, Water Safety Instruction, and Water Safety Instructor Trainer when assigned to water programs or facilities deemed by the City to require such certification.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and may have some contact with chemical agents used in pool maintenance; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; extensive public contact; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility 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 equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.