Recreation Administrative Coordinator
Job Description
THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY POSITION. MUST BE A CURRENT CITY OF KENNER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE TO QUALIFY.
ONE CURRENT VACANCY.
20 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION.
Under limited supervision, performs administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the City’s recreation and athletic programs. Work involves developing, monitoring, and evaluating seasonal leagues, sporting events, and organized athletics; establishing and enforcing program rules; maintaining positive relationships with participants, coaches, and partner organizations; ensuring that all assigned facilities are prepared for use and that necessary equipment is available; serving as a complaint coordinator for their assigned areas; and supervising staff to ensure compliance with departmental policies and expectations. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage personnel, operations, and logistics. Reports to the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.
Duties of Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Recreation Administrative Coordinator performs a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties include the following:
Ensures compliance with departmental policies, athletic rules, franchise league standards, and applicable laws and regulations by referencing a variety of resources, including emails, schedules, memorandums, rule books, manuals, the City of Kenner Athletic Handbook, and other relevant publications.
Operates City vehicles and a variety of office equipment including computers, printers, fax machines, and telephones; utilizes software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CivicRec.
Interacts and communicates effectively with departmental personnel, volunteers, vendors, community partners, and the general public regarding athletic and recreation programs.
Additional Job Functions
May handle the responsibility for accurate all-star credentials for teams.
Recommends ways to improve both indoor and outdoor programs and facilities; seeks and recommends new franchise opportunities for athletics.
May organize athletic coaches’ clinics to provide updated training for staff and volunteers.
Maintains collaborative relationships with other Recreation Departments.
Responds to parent and staff emails promptly, typically within the same business day.
Conducts pre-season supervisors and coaches meetings for each sport, including distribution and review of league rules.
Conducts post-season meetings with volunteer coaches to evaluate the season and gain feedback.
Directs public inquiries to proper department.
Operates game clocks and scorebooks during athletic events as needed.
Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, establishing and maintaining filing systems, etc.
Performs related duties as required by the Director or the Administration
Minimum Qualifications
THIS IS A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY POSITION. MUST BE A CURRENT CITY OF KENNER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE TO QUALIFY.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by three to four years of responsible experience in recreation programming; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
EXAMINATION: ......... (If required) Assessment of Training and related experience ......... Weighted 100%
>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application. <<<<
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DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
