CITY OF GOSHEN, INDIANA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Department or Office: Parks & Recreation Department
Position: Laborer – General Part-Time Recreation Coordinator
Job Category: LTC (Labor Trades, Crafts)
Status: Permanent, Part-time (less than 25 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Covered
Date of Announcement: May 23, 2023
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, this position assists the Recreation Department
in the day-to-day operations of sports programs and facility maintenance. This position supports
the Park Department staff in their efforts to provide and conduct various programs, events and
activities within Goshen City Parks.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
➢ Assists Recreation Coordinator with recreational sports leagues. Assists in organization and

supervision of sports league officials and scorekeepers.
➢ Maintains and cares for program facilities and equipment.
➢ Leads recreational programs, leagues, and special events.
➢ Works closely with other recreation providers, community groups, the media, public, and

staff.
➢ Registers the public for programs and becomes familiar with all programs.
➢ Gathers, organizes, distributes, and collects program equipment/materials as needed.
➢ Assists in the preparation of promotional materials, flyers, brochures, etc.
➢ Assist in coordinating volunteers as needed.
➢ Evaluates, reviews, and refines programs.
➢ Maintains sports fields.
➢ Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience Required:
➢ High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred, or any equivalent combination of

education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and
abilities.

➢ Willingness to obtain all necessary training and certifications as provided by the department.
Special Requirements:
➢ Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
➢ Must hold a valid driver's license.
➢ Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities:
➢ Ability to operate a variety of automated machines.
➢ Ability to use and utilized departmental equipment including arts and crafts, games, medical

supplies, sports equipment, trucks, etc.
➢ Ability to exert physical effort in light to moderate work involving routine stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and reaching; ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
➢ Ability to prepare league schedules, receipts, memos, correspondence, and other job related

documents.
➢ Ability to meet deadlines.
➢ Ability to communicate effectively with immediate supervisor, customers, other City

employees and the public verbally and in writing.
Environmental Adaptability:
➢ Ability to work effectively in an office environment and at on-site locations of programs being

exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Rate of Pay:
Grade 10; $21.91/hour
Work Hours:
Approximately 25 hours per week: evenings and weekends as needed for sports leagues.
Applications available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen or online at
The City of Goshen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race,
religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability or military status with respect to hire, tenure,
terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly related to
employment. EOE/Drug Free/Smoke Free