Recreation Coordinator en City of Hanford, CA

About the Department

The City of Hanford is looking to fill one (1) vacancy in the Parks and Community Services Department - Recreation Division. Under general direction, organizes, coordinates and supervises activities of a specific, assigned Parks and Community Services program area. Performs related responsibilities as required.

A Recreation Coordinator works within a framework of established procedures and is expected to perform the full range of recreation programming skills including organizing and coordinating activities and monitoring program effectiveness. Adequate performance at this level requires the knowledge of departmental procedures and precedence and the ability to choose among a number of alternatives in solving routine problems.

Position Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Program development including researching program opportunities, development of work plans, facilitation of programs, supervision of staff, and program evaluation reporting.
 
Planning, facilitation and evaluation of community wide special events.
 
Recruit, hire, supervise and train program staff.
 
Initiate and approve recruitment, orientation and placement of program volunteers.
 
Develop and maintain cooperative working relations with co-workers, community organizations and customers.
 
Maintain financial, personnel, program, project and volunteer records.
 
Assist in the preparation of budgets and monitors program revenue and expenditures.
 
Seek sponsorships and in-kind contributions to offset program costs.
 
Evaluate program effectiveness.
 
Prepare material for and attend training sessions.
 
Coordinate facility usage.
 
Perform related duties as required.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:

Operation of programs and classes.

Special event planning.
 
Facility operations.
 
Principles of supervision and training.
 
Department policies and procedures.
 
Basic accounting practices including creating a business plan and preparing financial reports.
 
Skill in:
 
Public contact.
 
Multi-tasking and organization.
 
Effective decision making.
 
Short-range organizational planning.
 
Ability to:
 
Direct, evaluate and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
 
Keep cost records and develop annual budget estimates.
 
Research, create, plan and facilitate new programs and special events.
 
Review and evaluate programs effectively.
 
Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
 
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education

Any combination of experience, training, and education which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Experience:
 
One (1) year of paid, full-time experience in recreation activities.

Education:
 
Associates Degree in recreation, social services or related field.
 
License and Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.