Senior Recreation Coordinator
SALARY: $47,701 – $76,321Annually DOQ
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: October 6, 2008
CLOSING DATE: October 10, 2008 at 5 p.m.
JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Plans, organizes and supervises the activities and staff of multiple recreation centers or programs.
- Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department; establishes goals and objectives for area of responsibility.
- Participates in planning the department budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors the budget for area of responsibility.
- Recruits, selects, trains, and monitors regular and temporary staff.
- Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with programs and safety policies and procedures for multiple site locations.
- Conducts research and analysis, recommends and establishes schedules and fees for programs and events in area of responsibility.
- Investigates and resolves complex or sensitive citizen complaints or problems.
- Conducts assessments on program expansion, development of new facilities, and renovations to existing facilities, and renovations to existing facilities.
- Creates and coordinates activities and programs with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Performs research, analyzes findings, prepares recommendations for changes in recreational programming; monitors and evaluates program outcomes.
- Prepare reports on recreation activities and/or other statistics in area of responsibility.
- Develops yearly program calendar for area of responsibility.
- Interprets and enforces department policies, procedures and regulations.
- Determines distribution materials and methods to promote recreation programs.
- Monitors the purchase, use and care of recreation equipment.
- Participates in the researching and preparation of grant applications.
- Acts as liaison to community groups, schools and agencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Services or a related field and three years of experience in professional recreation work and recreational planning including one year of supervisory experience. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Arizona driver's license, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and First Aid Course certification within six months of hire. Will be required to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility lists are active for up to six months. Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time. The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
PREFERENCE POINTS: If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION |
