Recreation Program Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To perform a variety of duties associated with providing administrative assistance and support to the

City of Torrington Parks & Recreation Department relating to oversight and direction of recreational

programming, sports activities, special events, and facility use management. This position performs

planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of recreation programs, events and

activities, including planning, scheduling and implementing recreational activities; recruits,

coordinates and supervises the activities of regular, temporary and volunteer staff; prepares budgets

and monitors expenditures; administers the rental, scheduling, use and maintenance of recreation

facilities; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs seasonal program staff, volunteers, instructors and participants.

• Plan, organize, and implement recreation programs by overseeing a variety of sports and

recreation programs, ordering supplies and collecting registrations.

• Work independently and be responsible for overseeing programs at designated locations such

as parks, school facilities, baseball/softball fields and other public facilities. Includes setting

up and take-down facilities and areas for special events, including weekends, holidays and

evenings.

• Prioritize job tasks and complete them within specified time frames meeting deadlines.

• Prepare written documents, statistical reports, work orders, time sheets, schedules, press

releases, brochures, calendars, program rosters, etc.

• Collects activity and registration records and prepares program plans and requirements in

advance for budgetary recommendations; prepares reports describing and evaluating

programs at completion of activity and identifies methods and areas to improve.

• Maintain supplies, equipment and materials in support of athletic and recreation programs.

• Perform necessary manual labor and skilled tasks that may require lifting heavy objects,

stooping, bending and twisting.

• Book facility rentals: attend to facility users’ needs, including permits and equipment; print

weekly event schedules and ensure that all setups are done, including maintenance and

supplies.

• Develop, prepare and organize plans and schedules for all programs and activities.

• Enforces policies, procedures and rules for staff, instructors, volunteers and contracted

facility renters as well as enforcement of safety and operating procedures and coordinates

maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes.

• Communicate and work with individuals, community groups, and committees to stimulate

interest and develop recreation program support, including fund-raising.

• Maintain scheduling software, website, and social media pages for Parks and Recreation.

• Prepare written monthly report in advance of meeting. Also prepare weekly reports of

activities.

• Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

Day shift

Monday to Friday