Recreation Program Coordinator- Youth Programs

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

• Assists with creating promotional information for recreational programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes recommendations for modifications as required.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment in the performance of the work; drives a personal or City vehicle in the performance of the work.
• Assists in planning and management of City and community special events.
• Maintains a variety of records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Assembles/disassembles equipment related to program activities.
• Participate in the development of budgets for assigned programs; make recommendations for new equipment and/or supplies.
• Operates and maintains trade and technical equipment.
• Communicate with parents, program staff, vendors, renters, and participants to explain programs, policies, respond to inquiries, and address and investigate concerns; resolve problems if possible or refer to appropriate staff.
• Assists in the registration of participants through the ActiveNet software program.
• Schedules and coordinates facilities reservations and rentals by private individuals and groups; instructs groups in rental and usage requirements; communicates with outside agencies to secure the use of satellite facilities.
• Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to facility usage and associated recreation and cultural programs and activities.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned facility, programs and activities.
• Plans, develops, implements, promotes and directs a broad recreational and/or cultural program of activities and services centered on a community facility.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Surveys the facility or program area to determine recreation needs, quality, safety, and plans and implements programs to satisfy these needs.
• Oversees the receipt and recording of funds for facility and program participation.
• Participates in the interview process, makes hiring recommendations, trains and supervises volunteers and part-time staff on required activities/services.
• Ensures and enforces safety policies and practices.
• Promotes good relationships with neighborhood and community groups and other agencies.

• Valid Driver’s License

• Minimum of 1910 OSHA 10 Certification (If assigned to Theatre)
• Crowd Manager Certification (If assigned to Theatre)

• Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
• Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training (If assigned to Theatre)
• CPR, Blood Born Pathogens, and First Aid certification
• Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) certification

• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Principles, practices and methods of community recreation needs assessments and program evaluation.
• Rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to recreation and/or cultural programs and facilities.
• Community recreation/cultural facility management, including scheduling, maintenance and security.
• Basic budgetary practices, and terminology.
• Principles and practices of recreation/cultural program planning, development, implementation and administration.
• Financial record keeping practices including basic cash handling procedures.
• Public recreation/cultural trends and community needs and resources.
• Computer applications related to the work.

• Preparing clear, concise and complete reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Develop and promote recreational activities geared to appropriate age groups.
• Developing and implementing program and project goals, objectives, procedures and work standards.
• Performing technical and trade skills pertinent to assignment; use of required technical, hand and power tools/equipment; safety procedures.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general procedural guidelines.
• Planning, organizing and implementing multi-faceted recreation and/or cultural programs and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen and passing a CANS check, a Statewide Central Registry for the Collection of Information Concerning the Abuse or Neglect of a Child. Information about substantiated child abuse and neglect reports in the Central Registry may be requested in accordance with Nevada Revised Statue 432.100.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.
• All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.