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Recreation Coordinator

City of Plano
Plano, TX Part Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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225579

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Parks and Recreation

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Regular

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$24.011620

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SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

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What We Offer

Plano Parks and Recreation offers so much more than just a paycheck:

  • Competitive pay
  • Highly respected employer
  • An opportunity to make a difference
  • Fun team environment
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the city matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
  • Up to three weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Up to three weeks of sick leave per year
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance

Job Details

Liberty Recreation Center is looking for a Recreation Coordinator. Below is a listing of the primary job responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates recreation classes for all age groups, interests and abilities; monitors the day-to-day operations and events to include class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
  • Creates and formulates class ideas; recruits and hires class instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers and enrolls participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates class instructors and class programs.
  • Prepares and maintains attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes; prepares and maintains enrollment and class program evaluations on a quarterly basis.
  • May lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversees work activities of part-time staff; recruits and participates in hiring new instructors, coaches, and assistants.
  • Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
  • Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
  • Promotes classes through various entities.
  • Monitors the use of recreation equipment and facilities; participates in cleaning and maintaining equipment; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude to coordinate adult fitness classes at our center. As part of the City of Excellence, we value candidates who demonstrate consistency, responsibility, and self-motivation. Candidates should also possess excellent customer service skills, be effective team players, and bring innovative ideas and creativity to their programs.

Shifts include opening (4:45 AM – 12:45 PM), midday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and closing (2:15 PM – 10:15 PM). Additionally, there is a rotating Friday closing shift (1:15 PM – 9:15 PM) and approximately 12–13 weekends annually (Saturday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM / Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM) in coordination with other full-time team members. Shifts include opening (4:45 AM – 12:45 PM), midday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and closing (2:15 PM – 10:15 PM). Additionally, there is a rotating Friday closing shift (1:15 PM – 9:15 PM) and approximately 12–13 weekends annually (Saturday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM / Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM) in coordination with other full-time team members. Shifts include opening (4:45 AM – 12:45 PM), midday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and closing (2:15 PM – 10:15 PM). Additionally, there is a rotating Friday closing shift (1:15 PM – 9:15 PM) and approximately 12–13 weekends annually (Saturday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM / Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM) in coordination with other full-time team members.

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating recreation classes and activities for all age groups, interests, and abilities for assigned recreational area.

Examples Of Essential Job Functions

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates recreation classes for all age groups, interests and abilities; monitors the day-to-day operations and events to include class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
  • Creates and formulates class ideas; recruits and hires class instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers and enrolls participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates class instructors and class programs.
  • Prepares and maintains attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes; prepares and maintains enrollment and class program evaluations on a quarterly basis.
  • May lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversees work activities of part-time staff; recruits and participates in hiring new instructors, coaches, and assistants.
  • Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
  • Promotes recreation center through newspaper releases, user guides, and leisure brochure.
  • Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
  • Monitors the use of recreation equipment and facilities; participates in cleaning and maintaining equipment; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must establish performance measures for contract instructors, part-time employees and volunteers, and evaluate using those standards of measure.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Recreation programming and facilities planning; supervisory principles and practices; conflict resolution methods; safety policies, procedures, and practices; various recreational activities, leagues, and programs; teaching and instruction methods for various learning styles.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; applying first aid and CPR methods; operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment; creating marketing and promotional materials; preparing and maintaining records of various documents and reports.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration or related field.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in developing and implementing recreation programs.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver’s license. American Red Cross issued CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed throughout the Recreation Complex, standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull. Employees may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and fumes when working in the pool area. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

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