Recreation Coordinator - Recreation Center presso City of Casper, WY
City of Casper, WY · Casper, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Junior
- Ufficio in Casper
About the Department
What You’ll Do
As a Recreation Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to shape community engagement every day. Your typical day might include:
Planning, scheduling, and running recreation programs and special events.
Coordinating with and supporting part-time and seasonal staff
Interacting with patrons to ensure a safe, welcoming, and fun experience
Purchasing and managing supplies within your program budget
Problem-solving on the spot to keep things running smoothly
Preparing facilities and coordinating space usage
Handling program registrations and updating records
Collaborating with community partners and promoting programs
Creating marketing materials, flyers, and social media content
Keeping everything organized while adapting to whatever the day brings
No two days look the same—and that’s exactly what makes this role exciting.
Why You’ll Love This JobWorking for the City of Casper in Recreation means:
Make a Real Impact – Build programs that improve lives and connect community
Creative Freedom – You get to design, improve, and innovate programming
Professional Growth – Expand your leadership, communication, and program management skills
Team Energy – Work alongside a supportive, motivated, and fun-loving crew
Stay Active – No desk-bound days; your work keeps you on your feet and on the go
Variety – Every season brings new opportunities and challenges
Who We’re Looking For
You're someone who thrives on energy, organization, and community connection. Our ideal candidate is:
Skilled in planning and running events or recreational programs
A strong communicator with excellent customer service instincts
Energetic, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented and able to keep multiple programs moving at once
Passionate about recreation, wellness, and public service
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Receives direct supervision from higher-level supervisory and management staff.
Position Duties
1. Identifies, coordinates, implements, and monitors assigned recreational programs including identifying customer needs, scheduling appropriate recreational facilities, enforcing facility rules, collecting applicable fees, and preparing bank deposits.
2. Schedules recreational staff according to program needs; coordinates facility and program schedules.
3. May lead part-time, temporary, or contract staff.
4. Purchases program materials and supplies as needed; ensures purchases are within the parameters of the program budget.
5. Develops marketing materials such as brochures and newsletters, updates assigned website, and markets recreational programming to the community.
6. Implements program policies and procedures by modifying work practices and informing recreational staff on changes in policies and procedures.
7. Maintains records of activities and prepares operational reports.
8. Participates in the selection of assigned staff and assists with staff training.
9. Recommends and implements revisions to program fees and budgets.
10. Communicates with the public regarding fees, policies, rules, and general information about programs or the recreation facility.
11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
• Basic recreational program planning and administration.
• Applicable age-appropriate activities, programs, and materials.
• Marketing principles and practices.
• Basic budgeting principles.
• Recordkeeping practices and principles.
• Community demographics.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Customer service principles.
• Operations and maintenance of assigned area(s) including athletic fields, swimming pools, gyms, and/or ice arena.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Lead and train lower-level staff.
• Work a variety of shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Interpret and explain Recreation facility and program policies and procedures.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Follow all City safety procedures and report all accidents/incidents immediately to a supervisor.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
• Scheduling staff, programs, and events.
• Monitoring recreational sites and equipment.
• Coordinating programs and/or events.
• Evaluating program effectiveness.
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports.
• Providing customer service.
• Monitoring a basic budget.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
• Working enthusiastically with groups of children.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Minimum one year of experience planning and/or implementing a recreation program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
• Associates degree in sports, tourism, recreation management, or a closely related field preferred.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of a valid Wyoming Driver’s License preferred.
• Possession of Lifeguard Instructor Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification preferred (when assigned to Aquatics Division).
• Possession of a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.
Other Qualifications
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
- Emergency response/rescue
- Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
- Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
- Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
- CDL operations and driving
- Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
- Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
- Working with or directing minors
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Incumbent is subject to perform duties either indoors or outdoors, which may include extreme climate/weather conditions (warm humid indoors/unpredictable weather outdoors) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. The nature of duties involves constant mental and visual attention. Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between workspaces.
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