RECREATION/AQUATICS COORDINATOR - Pending vacancy

Under the general direction of the Chief of Community Services/Director of Parks and Recreation, develops, coordinates and manages all aspects of the aquatics division, as well as several special events and oversight of facility rentals. Position reports to the Manager of Waterfront Operations. Must be able to work Holidays, weekends, and nights during rentals/special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Plans, organizes and implements programs and work assignments according to activities and seasonal schedule

• Train and evaluate staff and maintain proper documentation and certifications, when appropriate
• Participates in short- and long-term planning of recreational needs
• Assigns work to seasonal and part time program staff
• Leads various activities, programs, and special events
• Reviews and evaluates recreational programs and activities and recommends changes as needed
• Compiles and maintains activity records and reports
• Exercises overall responsibility for a major element of the total recreation program
• Manages and schedules staff for rental facilities
• Leads in the evaluation of part-time and seasonal recreation staff and recommends employment, training, and development actions
• Creates and compiles staff training manuals
• Responsible for revenue management and handling of money for the running of numerous programs
• Develop new, innovative programs and events
• Evaluate and implement effective strategies for improved efficiency and methods related to programs, staff and training
• Performs other related duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of management and organizations; development and delivery of public aquatic/athletic programs and principles of staff development and training
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, municipal officials, coworkers, subordinate staff, and the general public
• Ability to coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
• Ability to analyze problems and situations, and to present appropriate facts and recommendations concisely in written or oral forms

• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times
• Ability to express oneself succinctly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in computer software and report writing skills, specifically in MS Word and Excel

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or related field
• Experience in supervision and delivery of comprehensive parks and recreation programs, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Possession of a valid driver’s license 

 

Must hold the following certifications or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment:

 

• Waterfront Lifeguarding (LG)
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Water Safety Instruction (WSI)
• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) preferred
• Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) preferred

SCHEDULE

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and nights during special events

AFFILIATION

 

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.