Recreation Coordinator (Intramurals) jobs in Fort Collins, CO

JOB SUMMARY:

This position plans, coordinates and manages all programs and activities of the Chilson Senior Center, budgeting, securing facilities, training of part-time and volunteer staff, marketing, and evaluations of all classes and activities. Position involves extensive customer contact and administrative support.

The salary range for this position is $28.08- $37.90 per hour with a hiring range of $28.08 - $32.99, depending on qualifications and experience.  

Position will close to applicants on: Friday, 4/26/24 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate quality and excellence in service with a customer focus.
• Stay abreast of trends with older adults and align activities and programs to engage with a wide variety of participants.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports for budgets and use patterns.
• Provides good public relations by notifying class participants and instructors of class cancellations, processes class refunds, receiving and replying to all correspondence.
• Supervise senior leisure interest and programs. Provide a comprehensive training program for all part-time instructors, volunteers and activity leaders. Complete all employee life cycle processes including hiring and performance management. Ensure instructors/coaches have proper class set-ups, rosters, and equipment needs; provides on-site supervision of programs and classes, manages safety protocol.
• Front desk management, engaging guests, providing excellent customer service and administrative responsibilities.
• Coordinates annual special events by recruiting sponsorships and donations for the events; ordering appropriate prizes and awards manage special promotions, organize and supervise overall event.
• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Coordinate with community, health and social agencies to enhance senior service programs and activities.
• Provides administrative support to the Chilson Senior Advisory Committee and collaborate with Chairperson.
• Manage the insurance based fitness program enrollments, verifies eligibility, processes renewals and refunds, and membership cancellations.
• Create and submit weekly and monthly promotional articles to various newspapers and senior publications.
• Provide clerical and administrative support for the department by typing, editing and proofreading correspondence and reports; maintaining correspondence and other files; ensuring office supplies are well organized and adequately stocked; providing expertise on basic operation and maintenance of any office equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in emergency situations.

Supervisor duties for Temporary and Limited Benefitted Employees Include:

• May monitor day-to-day operations. May provide direction to direct reports following standard practices and procedures.
• May oversee tactical operations of support or trade employees.
• May make recommendations regarding personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Health, Gerontology or related field.

Required Experience:

• 2 years relevant professional experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Some staff supervision.
• Some professional experience in recreation with older adults.
• Some cash handling experience highly desired.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid required, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLDEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to work well with others, and ability to plan, organize and create innovative activities required.
• Must possess a sound knowledge of a variety of senior fitness and aquatic fitness classes and provide training to instructors on proper exercise techniques.
• Ability to prepare reports and track participation using math principles.
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment and software.
• High quality customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate in a positive, friendly, and professional manner with staff and the general public to promote service excellence.
• Discern and maintain confidentiality.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, short and long-term, in a fast paced environment.
• Accurately maintain files, records, and reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted recreation passes
• Employee recognition program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check, including a criminal sex offender search.