Salary : $45,510.40 – $47,798.40 Annually
Location : 265 Fishburne Street Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101017
Department: Recreation
Division: Athletics
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
We are looking for a Coordinator to join the City of Charleston’s Recreation Department! In this role, you will plan, promote, organize, and administer a specific component of a recreation program such as youth sports, adult sports, gymnastics, aquatics, therapeutics, etc.
Examples of Duties
- Coordinates operations, including: designing programs, planning, scheduling events, handling registration, hiring and scheduling staff members, budgeting, procuring necessary supplies and equipment and working with the appropriate Recreation Department employees to market the program to the public.
- Selects and develops staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Prepares budget and directs expenditure of funds and keeping of department records.
- Serves as technical adviser to managing authority. Adapts recreation programs to meet needs of the department and the community.
- Introduces new program activities, equipment, and materials to staff.
- Serves as a recreation ambassador to the community by interpreting the recreation program to the public and participating in community meetings and organizational planning.
- Maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with allied public and voluntary agencies.
- Works in team with other recreation personnel to ensure that recreation is well balanced, coordinated, and integrated.
- Works closely with community volunteers, contractors, and other City of Charleston departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification.
- First Aid certification.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
- Working knowledge of recreation registration software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.