Senior Recreation Coordinator - Sports

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be additionally attached.

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.    


The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Recreation Coordinator to perform programming and manage facility use requests with the Recreation and Community Services Division for community sports. 

Under direction from the Recreation Supervisor, the Senior Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various program functions, activities, camps, leagues, facilities and special events of the Recreation Division or the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. The Recreation Divisions are comprised of Aquatics, Community & Cultural Services, and Sports. Incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower-level personnel including Recreation Coordinator I/II. Some positions may perform direct supervision, but not for a preponderance of the time.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Recreation Coordinator is the lead or specialist level class in the series, although some positions may provide direct supervision for a small proportion of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II classification in that the former has greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of recreation programs and related tasks. Incumbents in the Senior Recreation Coordinator class have day-to-day oversight and responsibility for a major and/or multiple programs and assigned work and may supervise the work of regular staff in lower level classifications.


NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification.  However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Conduct research and analyze information pertinent to the development of programs and services.
  • When assigned to the Zoo Sanctuary, program areas and services include: ticket booth, gift shop, barn cart, concession stand, zoo camp, education, special events, sponsorships, volunteers, and grounds cleaning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee program budgets.
• Recommend policies and procedures.
• As a direct supervisor, assign work, make hiring decisions, supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate performance of subordinate staff.
• Work with community groups and residents to develop and coordinate programs and facility use.
• Prepare and maintain master calendars for multiple facilities as needed for community user benefit
• Promote and enhance existing programs through collaboration with other coordinators and tools available to the department.
• Prepare written reports for division, department or commission.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE:  The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.
 
Knowledge of:

• Philosophy and objectives of the recreation profession and the purpose, use, and benefits of various elements of the program.
• Principles and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting of recreational activities for children, youth, and adults.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Facility management.
• Effective record keeping and report writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Safe practices in recreation programs and activities.

Ability to:

• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff.
• Research, plan, organize, implement, and supervise recreation programs and special events.
• Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of a recreation program.
• Use computer system and software.
• Formulate and administer program budgets.
• Prepare written reports.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.
• Coordinate programs and schedules with community groups.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.

Education:
A bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
 
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator II with the City of Folsom.


Three (3) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in recreation program leadership including one (1) year of leadwork experience.
 
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:
At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits, designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is highly desirable

The following are desirable and may be required based upon program oversight:

• American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid/CPR/AED certification by time of appointment or within six (6) months of employment.
• Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training certification within six (6) months of employment. 
• Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• National Alliance for Youth Sports certification within twelve (12) months of employment

Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both in a typical office setting and outdoor environment.  Work may take place at off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the City.  (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending or squatting.  (2) Lifting:  frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision.  (4) Dexterity:  frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.  (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.  (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone.  (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. 
 
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.