Recreation Coordinator - Programs/Special Events at City of Vandalia – Vandalia, Ohio

Position Description:

Under general direction, the Recreation Coordinator of Programs/Special Events performs a variety of professional and administrative work in planning, developing, directing, and implementing a year-round city-wide recreation program and special events for preschool, youth, teens, adults and senior adults, including supervision of all childcare within the Recreation Center.

Applications must include a resume and cover letter.

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Position Responsibilities: 60.00% - Develops and oversees year-round recreational programs; oversees all child care within the Recreation Center; plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, schedules, and implements camps, programs and special events for preschool and youth; manages facilities as scheduled; evaluates and revises programs based on interest and attendance; takes inventory and orders materials; supervises classes, workshops, and activities for persons engaged in recreation programs and co-sponsored programs; maintains records and compiles and prepares reports. 15.00% - Manages and supervises all assigned employees (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; recommends discipline; recommends and adjusts pay assignments; evaluates performance; receives employee 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; has access to other employees personnel files; has access to financial data used in monitoring organization revenue/income); trains and motivates assigned staff. 10.00% - 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 programs via telephone or e-mail and solves patron complaints; updates and maintains the citys 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. 5.00% - Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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; recreation programming.

Physical Requirements:

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Employee ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid); is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or life threatening situations; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; this is considered light work and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labors (D.O.L) physical demands strength ratings.

Additional Information: Must possess a valid State of Ohio drivers license and must remain insurable under the Citys vehicle insurance plan. Job Advertisement:

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