Benefits:

Staff+Family Membership
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing recreational programs and activities for the Montrose Rec District (MRD). This role includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of recreational facilities/programs, including sports, general interests, leisure activities, outdoor recreation, enrichment, field trips, and special events. It may also include in-house and contracted services and community collaborations. The position also involves managing staff and ensuring that programs are engaging, inclusive, and safe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be assigned.

Management/Programming:

Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, leads, assigns, evaluates, reviews, and supports recreation staff, instructors, and volunteers for designated program areas.
Provide staff orientation and training to enhance employees’ performance.
Provide all administrative oversight for designated program area.
Manages all program areas by planning, organizing, coordinating, promoting, and implementing recreation programs and provides support for all MRD programming.
Keeps abreast of and applies current trends in the industry for designated program area.
Collaborates with community interests and organizations to enhance community offerings.

Training/Safety:

Responsible for reviewing and completing incident/accident forms and submitting forms to the administrative team.
Provides regular safety training for MRD Full-time and Core employees as appropriate.
Provides monthly in-services and training for employees in designated program area.
Maintains their own certifications and ensures employees are properly certified.
Monitors and ensures patrons' and employees’ safety.
Complies with applicable rules and laws, and maintains records necessary for compliance. (E.g. health code: prepare aquatic facilities for inspection, maintain inspection records.)

Administration:

Implements policies and procedures, including operations and emergency procedures for MRD employees.
Establishes and enforces MRD policies and procedures relating to programs and facilities.
Maintains operational paperwork, including attendance reports, chemical testing, employee certifications, lesson records, program evaluations, financial reports, and others as necessary.
Monitors employees’ timecards and submits payroll to Human Resources.
Assists in developing marketing and promotional themes, strategies, and materials to promote programs and activities for MRD’s Activity Guide and other means.
Assists in employee enhancement committees, which may be continuous or ad-hoc.

Budget:

Responsible for purchasing and inventorying facilities’/program supplies and equipment.
Develops, monitors, and projects budget requests associated with facilities/program operations.
Ensures that purchases comply with the appropriated budget.
Makes recommendations for future capital improvements.
Identifies potential grants to generate revenue and assists in writing and submitting proposals.

Position Competencies

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate various programs
Knowledge of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management to ensure safe environments.
Ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff to maintain high performance standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, participants, and external stakeholders.
Managing budgets and resources for programs and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Knowledge of and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations related to and including health codes, safety standards, and accessibility guidelines.
Ensuring the cleanliness, upkeep, and safety of programs and facilities.

Work Environment

Office environment with work being conducted indoors and outdoors, which includes travel from facility to facility.
Hours will include seasonal variations, with evening, weekend, and holiday hours likely and expected.
Extensive public contact.
Required to utilize their personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
Required to have a cell phone with part of the monthly service cost provided.

Physical demands

Primary functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. This position will also require moderate to heavy lifting on occasion and work in indoor and outdoor facilities.
Specific role assignments require the ability to maintain mandated certification(s), especially for emergency situations, or to conduct lessons and activities and will be required to demonstrate techniques to staff or participants.
The Coordinator must demonstrate certain physical fitness levels to lead others in executing required actions, and be prepared for and to respond directly to emergencies, such as water rescues, participant health emergencies, and incidents in the program/facility area. This might include reacting quickly to a potential drowning or injury situation, which could involve pulling someone from the pool or administering CPR.

Travel required

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to attend a variety of meetings, activities, and events held at all MRD locations, and to other locations inside and outside of the community. Efficient and effective transportation to and from all MRD facilities is required.

Required education and experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, management, marketing, or public administration.

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A minimum of two (2) years supervising recreation programming programs.

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A combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

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Prior work experience in recreation operations/programs.

License and Certification

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
The possession of or ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificate
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, preferred.

Aquatics Coordinator ONLY

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGIT) certification or equivalent.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification or equivalent.
Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or equivalent.
Current Certified Pool Operator (CFO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.

Benefits Included

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. PERA employer and 401K contribution options. Paid time off (PTO) in addition to 10 paid holidays, and a family membership to the Community Recreation Center.

Compensation: $45,196.00 - $67,795.00 per year

FUNdamentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.

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