Recreation Coordinator I Jobs

• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”
• “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.
• “Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees.
• "As a parent, I like the flexible schedule. I can start at 7:00 a.m. and be done by 4:00 p.m. to be with my children”.
• “I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.”

• Supervise, schedule, and delegate duties to staff; review and process staff time cards; train staff on policies and procedures; train and evaluate staff, umpires, and officials.
• Schedule, implement, promote, and publicize youth and adult recreation programs and special events; assist with the design, layout, edit, proofread, and write quarterly recreation brochure, sell advertising, write press releases, post and handout flyers.
• May monitor or manage a community services program and site of operation.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
• Develop project proposals; conduct program evaluations.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor.
• Perform miscellaneous duties for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; take park reservations.
• Administer recreation and community services programs; assist with the development and management of instructor contracts; schedule usage of facilities and make park reservations; oversee and process class registrations, payments, insurance policies, deposits, warrants, and refunds; schedule games, practices, classes, and playoffs; prepare instruction manuals, brochures, flyers, and ads; and order required materials, supplies, and awards.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of program and division budgets; monitor expenditures; perform accounting for each program area as necessary.
• May assist with oversight for maintenance and repair of recreation facilities and equipment; purchase program supplies and equipment.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for leading and tracking recreation and community services programs, adult and youth sports, facilities, teen program, youth day camp, and special events and excursions.
• Participate in the selection of temporary and seasonal staff; conduct staff interviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Purchase supplies as needed.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation.

• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Purchasing procedures and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of recreation services and camp administration.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Marketing standards and practices and publicity techniques.
• Operations, services and activities of assigned division and department.
• Recreation planning for adults, youth, teen, and other targeted populations.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Standard safety and safe kitchen precautions.
• Desktop publishing software.
• Rules and equipment used for food preparation activities.
• City forms, procedures, and policies.
• Techniques of planning, supervising, and organizing senior/active adult programs.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• Leadership and instruction of groups and individuals.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Plan and schedule multiple recreational and educational programs.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower-level staff.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Recruit, motivate, and encourage volunteers.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers, and copiers.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and basic first aid certificate.

The City of Moorpark offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:

• Medical insurance is through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
• 100% of dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.