Hybrid Recreation Center Coordinator bei Harnett County, NC

About the Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

An employee in this position will assist in the planning, organizing, supervising and conducting a wide variety of activities, operations and programs in support of an assigned Recreation Center(s); and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.  This position will serve as a supervisor and engage in the activities being performed by subordinates; performs administrative duties which support assigned functions including preparing participation and inventory records, completed work orders, and maintenance activities.
Hiring Range: $36,697.00

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
            

• Plans, organizes, supervises, conducts and promotes a wide variety of activities, operations, and programs for various age groups and special populations including such programs as youth and adult athletics, day camps, recreation and art classes, and special events.
• Prepares flyers, brochures for promotions; activities; keeps bulletin boards and outside sign boards current; coordinates programming with Recreation Program Supervisor.
• Schedules times and secures locations for a variety of programs and group rentals; maintains rosters of participants.
• Registers participants for various recreational programs and events; collects fees and completes proper forms; maintains various records of events.
• Inspects facilities to determine adequacy for programs, safety and maintenance needs;   coordinates maintenance schedules with program schedules; assists with facility needs planning.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supply needs; makes recommendations for budget of activities and programs.
• Assists in supervising other part time staff; supervises outdoor activities.
• Enforces center rules and regulations; Monitor activities and operations both inside and outside of facility.
• Performs daily housekeeping chores such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping/vacuuming floors, emptying trash containers and picking up trash.
• Assists Recreation Program Supervisor or co-workers with other departmental programs and activities, as needed. 
• Assists in the preparation of regular and special reports as required.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Associate’s degree in recreation administration, physical education or related field;
• Three (3) years of related work experience; 
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Ability to obtain CPR certification to include AED training within first 90 ninety days of employment.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of recreation and leisure time programs.
• Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of public recreation.
• Knowledge of standard resources, materials, and facilities utilized in a public recreational program.
• Knowledge of needs analysis, marketing, program evaluation, and other management tools necessary for program effectiveness.     
• Knowledge of modern and effective leadership principles and practices including motivations, communications, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the County’s personnel policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Skill in meeting facilitation, customer relations, and collaborative conflict resolution.
• Skill in organizing.
• Ability to effectively plan and execute a year round program of activities.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of temporary, volunteer, or paid workers.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and Municipal officials, private athletics associations, citizens, employees, supervisors, and participants.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to perform sedentary work and frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking.  An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze data, work with color, operate a computer, and inspect for defects. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
            
The employee works at multiple recreational centers.