Recreation Coordinator (Intramurals) jobs in Brownsville, TX

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience in leading and/or instructing the following:
  • Recreation Games and Activities (Indoor and/or outdoor)
  • Performing and/or Visual Arts
  • Sports; Outdoor Recreation; Team building
  • Youth development training or experience working with youth
• The habitual and judicious use of communications, knowledge, technical skills, reasoning, emotions, values, and reflections daily for the benefit of those being served.
• Facilitate the movement of a group toward a common goal in a fun and inspirational way.
• Ability to generate ideas quickly, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others and entertaining others.
• Facilitate learning skills through fun and action, a person-centered approach, handle difficulties with others effectively, encourage, praise, and recognize successes, and adapt or modify for different skill sets and ability levels.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.

Requires minimum One (1) yr. experience in sports and recreation activities.

Special Certifications and License

Certifications: American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Community CPR or CPR for the Professional.

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence and Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative and Ingenuity

Low chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

No financial responsibility.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory: Use of City Vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

No Benefits.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.