Recreation Coordinator - Facilities

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. HIRING RANGE: $74,019.18 - $82,243.53/year This position is anticipated to be based out of the Lakewood Link Recreation Center. Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and operation of assigned recreation center and related facilities including indoor and outdoor pools. The Facility Coordinator will assess operations, research trends, develop, plan, implement and evaluate facility needs and services. This position works to streamline efficiencies among work group, implement training methods, and support operational needs for the facility and aquatics teams. The Facility Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison to the facility users, coordinates the accommodation of individuals and groups utilizing the facility for structured and non-structured activities, and establishes and maintains all systems and processes associated with a multipurpose recreation center. Position may include early mornings, nights and weekend shifts, as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provides direct supervision and effective and positive leadership to facility and aquatics staff. • Responsible for coordinating the recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and discipline of all center staff consistent with City policies and procedures. • Ensures that safe conditions exist both inside and outside the facility. Monitors and responds to situations that are unsafe, potentially dangerous, or may cause user discomfort. Duties may include shoveling and applying snow melt for safety on sidewalks and pathways. • Directs and supports staff in executing their responsibilities. • Monitors assigned location(s) registration and cash collection system. • Works with Specialists to coordinate facility and pool rentals and reservations with internal and external user groups. • Monitors all uses of the center ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. • Oversees required maintenance on equipment. Ensures that the center is clean and appropriately presentable for use. • Maintains effective communication with center staff, the general public, and other work groups within and outside the city system. • Requires regular and prompt attendance. Opens and closes the center as required. Reporting Relationships Receives direct supervision from the Recreation Supervisor - Facilities. Provides direct supervision to full and part time staff, and variable staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills necessary. • Ability to organize and monitor multiple functions. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to be an effective team member. • Must possess sound conflict management skills. • Working knowledge of computers and various software programs. • Ability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of understanding and commitment to providing quality customer service. • Ability to work a variety of shifts that include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. • Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on related facility equipment as well as use hand tools and cleaning equipment. • Ability to remain calm and focused during emergency situations. • Background check is required. Technological Skills • Ability to use a personal computer, iPhone, and other technology as required. • Copy/Fax Machine Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Human Performance, Recreation Facility Management; OR • Three or more years of full-time progressive experience in club/recreation/aquatics center management with one or more years’ supervisory experience preferred; OR • Two years of college training in a major such as recreation, human performance, recreation facility management or related and one or more years of satisfactory and verifiable full-time experience in recreation. • One year of aquatics management experience preferred. Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training • Valid driver’s license and good driving history • Current CPR and First Aid Certified or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire • Current AFO or CPR or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work Physical Demands Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa Sit, stand or be stationary Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc. Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color Environmental Conditions may include Office settings Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance Pay Range $63,295.69-$82,243.53 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options. 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Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month. City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional Benefits the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits