Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Program Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

RATE CLASS: Hourly Employee - Full Time

REPORTS TO: Public Works Director, Recreation Center Supervisor

SHIFT: Flexible- including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Some College Preferred. Must have a valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90-days of hire.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for general business administration operations of the Recreation Center and requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.

SPECIAL SKILLS: An ability to facilitate positive community relations is required. Be able to work with the general public, and Recreation Center staff. Computer, word processing and typing skills are required.

DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for operations of the city's Recreation Center.
• Supervises Recreation Center staff, programs,
• Collecting and accounting for receipts from department programs
• Develop and operate activity programs for the community
• General maintenance and upkeep of the Recreation Center and pool
• Inventory control
• Processing purchase orders
• Resolving customer's problems and/or complaints
• Scheduling and coordinating spring activities, games and practices.
• Be capable of producing brochures, flyers and other advertising materials to promote public participation in scheduled program activities.
• Formulate and supervise employee work assignments and employee work schedules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required
• Be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have good comprehension and communication skills and be a quick learner and apply learned skills to the task at hand
• Requires a self-starting individual who can follow instructions and take charge
• Show initiative and see that routine as well as special projects are followed through and completed in a timely manner without continuous prompting.
• Demonstrated ability to be dependable, organized, flexible and service oriented.
• Extensive knowledge of recreational programming and of aquatics activities and skill in promoting recreational facilities.
• Knowledge of Recreation operations.
• Computer skills to include skill in the use of facility management software.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills with customers from various backgrounds, staff and city administration.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, customers, staff and city administration.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Special Program Coordinator and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore, working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Employee is required to sit, walk, frequently carry objects, occasionally may need to move department equipment or supplies in excess of 50 pounds.

Mental: Must be able to work in a pressure environment, handling many work assignments at the same time. Job will require judgment decisions in prioritizing work assignments and personnel. In addition, the Special Program Coordinator must be able to maintain good employee relations and good community relations when dealing with irate or unhappy citizens acting in a professional manner.

All municipal employees will be expected to show and maintain a high level of initiative, enthusiasm, and motivation towards the improvement of ALL aspects of the Freeport community. Employees will also be expected to be available for work, to report to work in a dependable and timely fashion, and to be physically and mentally fit to do their assigned work.

• Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://freeporttx.applicantpro.com/jobs/4140442-1009056.html