Parks and Recreation Division - Recreation Coordinator

• City of Norfolk
• Norfolk
• 402-844-2003
• Job Posting Expires: 12/31/2025
  
  

2H ago

Offered Salary $60,000 to $80,000

Type Full Time

Relocation No

Industry Government

Miniumum Experience 0-2 Years

Minimum Education 2Year

Primary Duties

The Recreation Coordinator participates in a variety of needs and mission-based activities appropriate for the community. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Recreation, the coordinator administers prescribed programs, services, facilities, events, and online registration. This includes planning, promoting, implementing, and organizing a variety of recreation programs. Assists in the hiring of recreation staff, instructors, and makes necessary recommendations.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, implements, and organizes a variety of programs, facilities and services associated with recreation activities and classes, community events, leagues, camps, and day trips.
• Promotes and publicizes recreational programs and events;
• Develops, and implements staff schedules, assignments, recommendations for disciplinary action and evaluates performance regularly;
• Organizes and implements training for seasonal recreation staff;
• Initiates thorough communication of program information to participants;
• Responds to public inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely manner;
• Assists with monitoring and editing registration information through the recreation software system;
• Upholds the agency’s internal and external customer service standards;
• Enforces program, park and facility rules and regulations and complies with safety standards associated with risk management;
• Acts as a recreation liaison with different community groups as assigned;
• Assists with securing funding and resources for programs and events through community partnerships and sponsorships;
• Participates in annual budget preparation and submits requests to the Assistant Director – Recreation;
• Administers business functions and ensures proper operations following department policies and procedures;
• May require working nights, weekends, and some holidays;
• Secure and schedule athletic fields, parks, any/all locations needed for recreation programming and events;
• Ensures that all forms have been submitted for approval to the city with set deadlines;
• Determine program fees meet cost recovery goals set by the Assistant Director – Recreation;
• Administers and reviews post program evaluations to the public and staff;
• Assists with concessions and ice rink operations as needed;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Department policies and procedures;
• Recreation equipment, and athletic programs, safety practices and public relations;
• Computer software use, and applications associated with programming;
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications;
• Basic marketing approaches to recreation programming;
• Leadership skills with support staff and instructors;
• Manage a budget;
• Program development implementation and evaluation principles and methods;
• Program area supervised;
• Industry trends related to specific program areas;
  
  

Ability To

• Plan, create, implement, evaluate programs and events;
• Use registration and reservation software;
• Carry out written and verbal instructions;
• Maintain good working relationships with the general public;
• Skills in the use of recreation and athletic equipment;
• Skills to write and prepare brochures and media releases;
• Manage and prioritize workload;
  
  

Training, Education, Experience And Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related field, or a minimum of two years of progressive work experience in the park and recreation industry and at least one year of recreation program experience preferred. A valid state driver’s license is required. Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED within three months of employment. Experience in aquatics programming and lifeguard training is strongly preferred. Must obtain Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification within one year of employment.

Compensation Details

Salary Range: $4,424 – $6,067 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefit package.

How to Apply

Application may be obtained at the City’s website: www.norfolkne.gov/humanresources or Human Resources Office, 309 N. 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701, (402) 844-2010.

Application Review Begins: December 8, 2025.