RECREATION COORDINATOR: FITNESS - FT in Vandalia, Ohio at City of Vandalia

Position Description:

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The Recreation Coordinator – Fitness is a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about health, wellness, and community engagement. This position will explore emerging fitness trends, develop innovative programming, and use the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide the future of fitness and wellness opportunities in Vandalia. Through collaboration, creativity, and strategic planning, the Recreation Coordinator will help shape programs, facilities, and experiences that encourage residents of all ages to live active, healthy lives.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: Part-Time Fitness Instructors; Part-Time Fitness Attendants; Part-Time Climbing Wall Attendants; Part-Time Gymnasium Attendants; Contractual Preferred Personal Trainers.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule based on department programming and operational needs. While many hours are worked during the traditional business week, occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends are required to support Rec Center operations.

Position Responsibilities: 40.00% - Manages and supervises all assigned employees (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; recommends discipline; recommends pay assignments; evaluates performance; receives complaints; approves the approval of leave requests; attends or participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; develops and implements policy; recommends policy changes; participates in personnel or labor relations activities; has access to other employees’ personnel files; has access to financial data used in monitoring organization revenue/income); trains and motivates assigned staff. 30.00% - Develops and oversees year-round fitness programs; plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, schedules, and implements fitness programs and special events; manages facilities as scheduled; evaluates and revises programs based on interest and attendance; takes inventory, orders materials, equipment, and supplies for the fitness center, climbing wall, fitness studio, outdoor training area, and indoor/outdoor water fitness area; supervises classes, workshops, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs; maintains records and compiles and prepares reports. 15.00% - Serves as liaison with Parks and Recreation and other departments in all community events; promotes the department to other community organizations, boards, and associations; promotes public awareness of the program through fliers, brochures, presentations, social media posts, media events, and news releases; responds to public inquiries about recreation programs via telephone or e-mail and solves patron complaints; updates and maintains the city’s recreation website and social media platforms. 5.00% - -May assist and volunteer for special events and activities held within the parks and recreation department; may serve as back up for the front desk. Serves as Recreation Center Manager on Duty during assigned times. 5.00% - Prepares capital and operating budgets and makes recommendations; records and monitors departmental expenditures and income to ensure compliance with budget; provides ongoing financial activity information and reports as necessary; creates and updates contractual agreements for Preferred Personal Trainers and program instructors. Manages the health insurance-based Vandalia Recreation Center membership programs (e.g., Silver Sneakers). 5.00% - Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Of - budgeting; payroll practices and procedures; interviewing; office practices and procedures; *City/department goals and objectives; *City/department policies and procedures; *workplace safety practices and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; supervisory principles and practices; computer software; community resources and services; public relations; records management; personnel administration; office management; project management; government structure and process; state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations; labor relations; employee training and development; local geographical area; English grammar and spelling; recreation facility certification/licensure requirements; *emergency medical care procedures; first aid practices; personal training; recreation programming. *indicates developed after employment Skill In - word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; operation of athletic/recreation equipment/tools. Ability To - carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with variety of variables within somewhat unfamiliar context; apply management principles to solve agency problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; select most qualified applicant according to specifications for referral; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; prepare and deliver speeches and presentations; conduct effective interviews; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or Additional Information:

Please include a cover letter, resume, and any applicable certificates no later than Friday July 31st, 2026 for consideration.

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