Recreation Coordinator Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Recreation Coordinator 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Fairfield, CT 06824 JOB The Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, implement, and oversee a variety of recreational activities and programs and special events for diverse groups of people, including children, adults, and seniors, often within a community center, park or camps, by scheduling activities, hiring and training staff, promoting programs, and ensuring safety standards are met; they may also evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on participant feedback.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Organizes, implements, and participates in assigned programs and activities related to specialized recreation and community partnership program areas.

Designs and creates a diverse range of recreational programs based on community needs, for various age groups and skill levels across different sports including sports leagues, fitness classes and special eventsCreates program schedules, manages facility reservations to secure playing fields and practice spaces, coordinates equipment usage, and handles participant registrationPlans, organizes and implements programs and work assignments according to activities and seasonal schedulesParticipates in short- and long-term planning of recreational needsAssists in hiring, training and evaluating assigned part-time and/or temporary staff to implement planned recreational, cultural and/or special events activities; orients new staff and develops staffing schedulesOversees game play to ensure fair competition and adherence to rulesAdvertises programs through various channels like flyers, social media, and community outreach to attract participantsProvides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public; acts as information source regarding assigned programs and Town’s leisure services activities and facilitiesRegularly reviews and evaluates effectiveness of recreational programs and activities, gathers feedback from participants, generates reports on program participation and performance and recommends changes as needed to enhance program qualityEnforces safety regulations, manages emergency procedures, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and standardsResponds to and documents all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual events and communicates to appropriate resources and supervisorDevelops community partnerships for the implementation of programming. Serves as staff liaison to various groups, boards and/or commissions.

Performs other related duties as requested.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PMPAY RANGE$66,881 to $78,686AFFILIATIONMember of the Town Hall Employees Agreement (THEA) Collective Bargaining Unit

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYERIt 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.