Recreation Coordinator - Sports

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $25.54 - 31.04

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for a variety of recreational programing including elementary sports, middle school sports, adult sports, contracted sport camps and classes, and sports tournaments.

New employees with Carmichael Recreation and Park District (CRPD) generally start at the beginning of the pay scale. There is a one year probationary period, and most employees receive a step increase (5%) each year following. When budgets permit, CRPD also adds a COLA adjustment each July to all employees.

A typical annual schedule for the Recreation Coordinator is May-October: Monday Friday from 11:30am 8pm and November-April: Tuesday Friday from 11:30am 8pm and Saturdays 8am 4:30pm.

Benefits offered include: Fully paid premiums for employee and family for Medical (HDHP), Dental, and Vision plans, 457 contributions, Voluntary Life Insurance programs, and an EAP. CRPD is part of the Sacramento County SCERS retirement program, which includes reciprocity for employees with CalPERS retirement investments. CRPD Full-Time salaried employees also receive a generous Vacation & Sick Leave policy, Administrative Leave, a personal holiday, and 13 district-wide holidays.

This position is open until 10/6/2025. Interviews to follow in mid-October.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern methods, techniques and procedures used in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, events, and classes.

• Marketing and promoting programs, events, and classes.

• Sport program and league preparation including creating league schedules and purchasing and operating necessary equipment

• Various sport rules and strategies for teaching youth and training coaches.

• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.

• Safety policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Skill and ability to plan and supervise the work of paid staff and volunteers.

• Use of a personal computer, including word processing software, excel, design software, and recreation registration software.

• Preparation of reports, schedules and other related program materials.

• Public relations, customer service and conflict resolution.

• Analyzing problems, evaluating alternatives and making creative recommendations.

Ability to:

• Work under stressful situations; ability to stay calm; have excellent problem solving skills.

• Work evenings, night shifts, split shifts, weekends, some holidays and respond appropriately to a call out.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public, and other departments and agencies; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; direct the work of others.

• Establish, develop and maintain quality standards for facility rentals.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, physical education, leisure services or a related field and one (1) year full-time or its equivalent of recreation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License and good driving record.

• Obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating seasonal personnel; assigns work and provides direction as necessary.
• Supervises condition of District facilities and reports any safety, repair and cleaning concerns appropriately.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer coaches.
• Assist in planning, promoting, implementing, and supervising sports programs.
• Provides marketing support for assigned programs through social media content, fliers, event attendance, and website.
• Prepares schedules, standings, reports, and other related administrative material as assigned.
• Enforces and/or recommends changes to policies and procedures for program operations.
• Inventories and orders equipment and supplies needed for program operations.
• Attends and speaks at community and school functions to promote programs.
• Provides good customer service and promptly addresses customer concerns.
• Actively researches new sports programs and sponsors.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Motivates and inspires seasonal personnel and volunteers.
• Assists with other program areas as demands dictate.
• Performs related duties as required.