Recreation Coordinator - Athletics (Part-Time)

Deliver high-quality sports programming at Herring Recreation Center by developing, planning, promoting, and overseeing all aspects of athletic programs, including leagues, camps, and general sports activities. This role involves engaging with facility guests, volunteers, instructors, and team members to ensure a positive experience. Additional responsibilities include performing administrative and technical tasks, managing program expenditures, and supporting the Athletics Supervisor. Provides assistance to facility guests and answers questions concerning leagues, tournaments, rentals, policies, etc. Assists with program registrations, rentals, and membership registrations with registration system. Provides excellent customer service by responding to customers questions and needs. Program athletics leagues, tournaments, classes, and camps held at Herring Recreation Center and other athletic facilities. Creates program promotional materials using City/Department/PARD standards to include designing and preparing news releases, pamphlets, signs and advertising and assists with the marketing of programs. Prepares correspondence to businesses, newspapers and radio stations concerning leagues, tournaments, rental availability, camps, and more. Assists with researching, developing and implementing new programs/leagues and camps. Ensure that facilities are set up and ready for all programs and rentals. Communicates facility maintenance issues at all locations to be addressed. Ensures that facility rules and policies are followed by facility guests. Responds to emergencies and first aid needs as necessary. Provides guidance to Herring Recreation Center team members concerning programs. Maintains program reports and prepares information as requested including participation reports, revenue reports and program reports. Responsible for overseeing the rental of athletic facilities and communicating the specific details. Organizes and maintains equipment storage. Assists Athletics Supervisor with planning and programming of facility use. Available to work evenings and weekends. Education High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Bachelor's Degree or coursework in Recreation Administration or Leisure Studies, Physical Education or Kinesiology or related field preferred. Every two years of related job experience may be substituted for one year of education required. Experience One years' experience in planning and implementing recreational activities/leagues required. Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of planning and implementing recreational/leagues activities. Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail, the internet and registration software. Skill in designing promotional materials and in program planning. Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks. Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ability to handle sensitive situations requiring courtesy, persuasion and tact. Ability to effectively plan and schedule for maximum utilization of facilities. Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with team members and facility guests. Other Requirements Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. Required to obtain certification in First Aid and CPR/AED based in either American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards is preferred. 3pm-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, create Athletics Clinics for Herring.