Recreation Services Coordinator

Nature of Work Leads, designs and implements programs, activities, and events at various City facilities, indoor and outdoor community locations; assumes lead responsibilities when program supervisor is absent; assists patrons, visitors, registered participants and the general public, enforces rules, provides customer services, and assures programs are delivered in a safe manner.
Environmental Factors Work is performed in a variety of City and recreation facilities, outdoor settings and community locations.
Physical Factors Moderate physical demands; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.
Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, rotating schedules, and shift work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer needs.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
This recruitment will be used to fill a full-time, regular, non-exempt position in the Parks and Recreation Department, but may be used to fill other part-time or full time Recreation Services Coordinator positions in other City Departments.
This position is graded RN10.
Duties and Responsibilities Leads indoor and outdoor programs, activities, and special events for recreation programs and special events to provide recreational opportunities in a safe, fun, educational, healthy and inviting environment; oversees events, facilities and activities according to City policies and procedures; may open and close facility; coordinates and organizes activities and special events, and assists in the planning of activities and events; supervises and assists guests, monitors activities, and enforces rules and safety standards; sets up and takes down equipment and furnishings for activities and events; monitors, supervises and coaches participants as needed.
Maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; maintains required paperwork, reports, proposals, registration forms and event calendars; keeps inventory of supplies and materials; oversees the work of volunteers and regular staff.
Provides assistance to patrons, visitors, registered participants, and the general public; explains policies and procedures; provides information regarding programs; answers telephones; and provides callers with information and/or takes messages; takes rental applications, collects and accounts for fees.
May plan and implement recreational and social events for youth, adult, and seniors; may conduct classes and instruct participants on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreations activities; purchases supplies and sets up event; designs posters, pamphlets, flyers, handouts to advertise/announce events/programs.
Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid as needed; maintains calm and responsive demeanor during emergencies; and prepares incident reports.
May provide outreach functions with schools, parents, and general public to promote program activities and coordinate utilization of facilities.
May conduct classes and instructs students on physical activities, crafts, and other indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
May plan, organize, and instruct classes in ceramics (molding, wheel, and low temperature firing).
Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; assures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.
Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a high school diploma plus two years experience working in recreation programs and facilities.
May require two years experience teaching ceramics.
A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver’s license is required.
Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
First Aid and CPR certifications must be obtained within 60 days from date of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities, programs, and equipment; City policies and procedures; recreation activities program development; leadership skills, conflict, and time management.
Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions; interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with people; effectively communicate in verbal and written forms; exercise good judgment, decisiveness, innovation, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information is essential.
Skills in: Performing duties in an organized, detailed-oriented manner; promoting and enforcing safe work practices; operating a calculator and cash register, counting money, and making correct change; organizing, problem-solving, customer service and negotiations, various methods of technology, and operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
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