Recreation Coordinator - Sports at Cosumnes Community Services District – Elk Grove, California

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") Parks and Recreation Department is looking for two dynamic individuals to fill the Recreation Coordinator positions within the Sports Division.

Position Description

Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include, but are not limited to: Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment.

Salary Information:
The Recreation Coordinator's salary range is between $30.74 - $43.25 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the midpoint of the salary range.
The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

• Plans, organizes, and schedules, programs, facilities and special events in the area(s) to which assigned;
• Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public; ensures subordinate staff provides a high degree of service to both internal and external customers; acts as a liaison to the public; answers questions and handles customer complaints;
• Performs related customer care follow up such as, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, program changes, class cancelations and wait lists;
• Leads and coordinates the day to day work assignments; may provide first line supervision to lower level full-time and part-time employees including assigning and reviewing work, conducting training, preparing performance evaluations and recommending discipline;
• May assist in preparing and monitoring a subsection of the program/facility budget;
• Maintains program standards; enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program;
• Completes appropriate reports and forms including, ensures proper completion of reports and forms by part-time employees;
• Coordinates the design, printing and distribution of program specific informational, outreach and marketing materials such as, but not limited to, promotional flyers, brochures, manuals, handbooks and surveys;
• Researches and provides other assistance on special projects as assigned;
• Acts as a Department liaison with various community groups; may participate in various ad hoc committees;
• Purchase and maintain services, supplies and equipment in accordance with policy;
• Collaborates with Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinators from other sections to oversee operations of recreation facilities;
• Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays to meet the needs of the department;
• May secure revenue and/or in-kind donations related to the area(s) of assignment;
• May secure and oversee volunteers for assigned projects;
• May perform higher level duties in the absence of staff as necessary;
• Performs various related essential duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirement may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified or waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or closely related field to the program area(s) assigned;

Substitution of Education:

• A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Certain assignments may require certifications. When certifications are listed as being required in the job announcement, those certifications must be obtained by time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience or equivalent community/volunteer service in the field(s) to which the position is assigned.

Preferred Experience in the following Areas:

• Collaboration with Community Groups
• Involvement with youth organizations
• Work within non-profit organizations
• Field and facility rentals
• Sports Field Maintenance

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;
• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in good internal and external customer service;
• Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating recreation programs or facilities;
• Basic supervisory principles including training and evaluating performance;
• Personal computer operation including currently used programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• General procedures for ensuring public safety;
• Basic operation of automated office machines;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.

Ability to:

• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with program participants, facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;
• Utilize and prepare reports and forms such as, but not limited to, accident, incident, and behavior reports; emergency, registration, and Hold Harmless forms using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Lead the work of others including the assigning, reviewing, planning of work; providing clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis;
• Promote staff development and motivation;
• Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite; learn and use District software;
• Analyze problems that arise in the areas of assignment including, but not limited to, recommending and implementing solutions to resolve minor staff or participant conflicts;
• Utilize a variety of reference books and manuals including Personnel Handbook, Dictionary, computer manual, Reservation Policies and Activity Guide.

• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; occasionally reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling and twisting while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds frequently and up to forty-five (45) pounds occasionally while loading supplies, equipment, and assisting with the set up of sports and/or special events;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity:frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of office equipment and recreation related tools such as, but not limited to, field preparation equipment and hand tools;
• Hearing: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, and equipment trailer.

Typical Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office environment and/or outside in various types of weather. Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat and cold. In designated positions, work may require travel to and from off-site locations throughout the District.
THE PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as a part of the supplemental screening.
• Supplemental Screening: The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.
• When writing job-related responses to supplemental questions in the supplemental questionnaire, please be succinct and brief in your answers.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees:

• Full-time employees receive generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• The District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New members in the CalPERS system will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 62. Applicants who meet the CalPERS requirements for a "classic member" will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 55.
• All employees of the District participate in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Full-time employees receive generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.