Athletics Recreation Programmer - Seasonal

Job Description:

Athletics Recreation Programmer - Seasonal

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

City of Waco Seeks
The City of Waco seeks Seasonal Recreation Programmers for our Athletics Department and Track & Field program. Do you enjoy organizing, promoting, and coaching athletic activities and special events? Are you a team player that enjoys sports and outdoor activities? Do you enjoy working with kids and teens? This position may be for you. Apply now!

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Associate degree in Parks & Recreation, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• Two years of Parks & Recreation program experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, performs a variety of activities in support of City recreation programs for the Parks and Recreation (P&R) Department; supervises staff and assists with the supervision of individual and team sports, events, classes, special programs and recreational activities.
Essential Functions

• Organizes, leads and promotes assigned City recreation programs, including special adult’s and children’s activities, recreation and skills classes, senior services, special events, holiday productions, community activities and sports programs; sets up recreation sites and facilities for events and scheduled programs; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Organizes recreation activities, supervises program participants and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues.
• Supervises the use of recreation facilities, equipment and materials; monitors program activities, assists participants in recreation activities and requests supplies as needed.
• Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities; assures activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Schedules recreation venues for activities and events; purchases and allocates equipment, materials and other assets; supervises and coaches’ participants; verifies equipment and facilities are maintained in clean and safe condition.
• Coordinates and promotes program activities with general public and community organizations.
• May act as sports/recreation leader, coach and referee for organized recreational activities; determines appropriateness of activities for juveniles; communicates and enforces rules, safety standards and good sportsmanship requirements.
• Monitors recreation program venues and facilities, identifies and reports conditions needing repairs.
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, recommends new programs and program changes; tracks services provided and monitors results; compiles operational data for reports.
• Supervises, instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary:

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