Program Coordinator

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

JOB CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME

PAY GRADE 7

PAY GRADES LINK

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general direction of a Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Program Coordinator will perform a variety of duties related to community sports programs and special sporting events, as well as assisting with office operations. This individual must work well in a team environment. Spanish Fork City is seeking an individual with exceptional communication skills, a self starter with a strong organizational ability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists a Recreation Supervisor with assigned programs; plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates youth/adult sports and special events.
• Prepares rule books, operational packets and schedules for assigned programs.
• Handles various public relation issues with volunteers, participants, organizations and sponsors.
• Helps Supervisor achieve solutions that better the recreation programs and services for the City.
• Assists with equipment inventory, maintenance and storage. Will work with ordering, distribution and collection of equipment.
• Helps arrange clinics and training sessions for coaches and leaders; assists in establishing appropriate standards among coaches, participants, and parents affiliated with city programs and volunteer organizations.
• Helps follow through on collecting background check waivers from volunteers and employees.
• Assists in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of facility supervisors, officials, scorekeepers and volunteer coaches. Assures adequate staff coverage of programs; enforces rules and regulations. Responsible for scheduling and training officials and scorekeepers for designated programs.
• Assists in carrying out publicity, marketing and sponsor solicitation. Utilizes various forms of media, notices, publications, flyers and brochures to promote city-wide interest and use of recreation facilities and program participation.
• Works closely with the recreation office staff to assist customers and provide necessary office support to the department. Assists other staff members and the public as needed. Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Position requires flexible daytime hours, a significant amount of evening hours, some weekend work and holidays as needed for events and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience. Bachelor's degree in Recreation management or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• • Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office, social media, scheduling programs, spreadsheets, and graphics programs.
  • Basic understanding on how leagues, tournaments, game schedules and tournament brackets function.
  • Complete accurate records and statements; enforce rules and regulations firmly, but with tact; demonstrate good judgment in decision making.
  • Ability to handle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and productive manner.
  • Demonstrate excellent public relations skills and be very detail oriented.

• Special Requirements
• • Applicants are required to...
  • • Must be able to lift 25 pounds and must occasionally work off site
    • Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.

Applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test