Recreation Programmer FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate technical work planning and organizing recreational programs and services for citizens of all ages, supervising and instructing recreational programs, training seasonal and volunteer staff, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Continuous supervision is exercised over Recreation Aides, seasonal staff and volunteers.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Plans, organizes, and conducts various community athletics and recreational activities and events for assigned area.

Greets visitors and callers; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints or forwards to appropriate party.

Evaluates local recreational needs and works with community groups and individuals in planning program requirements.

Develops and maintains community and business partnerships in local area.

Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications.

Performs opening and closing procedures for facilities; monitors and ensures facilities cleanliness; conducts safety inspections and reports maintenance needs.

Creates and distributes marketing information on events and activities; submits press releases to marketing personnel; assists with program marketing campaigns.

Supervises and evaluates contracted and seasonal staff and volunteers; administers various volunteer and seasonal staff training programs and seminars; creates schedules for seasonal or temporary instructors and counselors and facilitates staff meetings.

Prepares cost estimates for various programs and budget recommendations; submits justification for requests; monitors and controls expenditures within jurisdiction of responsibilities; receives, receipts and accounts for various revenues; makes deposits.

Conducts inventories of equipment, supplies and games.

Provides transportation by city vehicle for respective recreational programs when required.

Prepares and maintains various records and reports on recreation activities; books facility reservations; registers patrons for various programs.

Assists with the recruitment process including interviewing and hiring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of public recreation; general knowledge of the facilities and equipment needed for recreation programs; general knowledge of human behavior of individuals in groups participating in recreation activities; general knowledge of computer applications; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to develop and implement a recreation program for groups in the community; ability to prepare and maintain records and reports; ability to plan and supervise the work of part time and seasonal employees; ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in recreation, physical education, or related field and minimal experience in recreation program planning and implementation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to acquire Parks and Recreation Professional certification within five years of employment. Possession of or ability to acquire first aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.