Recreation Coordinator at City of Gardena, CA

About the Department

Under general direction, performs responsible, semi-professional recreation work in coordinating and directing a wide variety of recreational activities and programs assigned to the position; does related work as required.

Position Duties

Representative Duties
Coordinate, organize, promote, implement, and evaluate recreational, and educational programs at park and City facilities; assist the Supervisor in implementation of goals and objectives involved in the operation of assigned program;  participate in the development and monitoring of the annual budget for assigned programs; recruit, supervise, schedule, evaluate, train, hire and discipline part-time and contract employees; prepare or coordinate the development of event publicity materials and attend events as needed; maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare accurate and well-written reports; coordinate the acquisition of materials and equipment; cleans and repairs equipment as needed; collects and keeps record of monies received for program participation and insurance, fundraisers and facility rentals. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Organizational Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Recreation Supervisor, Program Administrator, or Director of Recreation and Human Services.
Each facility/program serves a certain community within the City and to a considerable extent, becomes a focal point of contact between those residents and the City.  This position is oriented towards organization and supervision of staff, facility operations and specialized programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.
A typical combination includes: Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Recreation, Education, Administration or closely related field.  Experience: Equivalent to three (3) years related experience as a Recreation Leader supervising staff within a municipal/community services or educational operation or progressively responsible work experience in after school, educational, or municipal recreation programming.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, practices and method of Recreation programming; of program content for specialized and general community recreation activities, programs and special events; of the sources of information about all phases of recreation programs; of the principles of supervision, training and public relations; ability to meet and communicate with all ages and groups in the community and to initiate interest and to motivate participation and constructive use of the programs and events at the facilities and parks; ability to coordinate staff, budgets and resources to meet program objectives.
 
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment and at indoor and outdoor facilities; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending,  stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting or carrying materials that weigh up to 50 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to different sites and locations.
 
License
License requirement due to the performance of field duties that may require the operation of a City vehicle, a valid Class C California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment may be required. California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Gardena. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and basic First Aid Certificate.

Please submit the required license, certificate, or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin.

Other Qualifications

Testing Process:

• Minimum Qualification Screening - Pass/Fail 
• Supplemental Questions - Pass/Fail 
• Project - Pass/Fail
• Oral Interview - 100% of total score