Salary: $44,137.60 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: PCYE2023
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 05/05/2023
Closing Date: 6/9/2023 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary
Program Coordinator of Youth Enrichment, develops, implements, and coordinates youth enrichment programs including but not limited to camps, after school programming, and teen programs for three- to seventeen-year-old youth; creates and maintains departmental reports; organizes staff training related to youth enrichment programs. This individual will work with the human resources department to create strategies to successfully recruit and retain youth enrichment staff for the entire recreation department; work with the communications department to effectively promote all youth enrichment programs; work with partner organizations to create new and diverse programs and interact frequently with the general public.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university
Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Area of Study (major) Required: Recreation Management and Programming, Child Development, or related field
Preferred: Recreation Management and Programming, or Child Development
Certification(s) Required: First Aid & CPR/AED instructor certification within 6
months of hire
Preferred: Professional membership with LRPA, ACA and NRPA. Attain Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
License(s) Required: Valid LA driver’s license
Years Relevant Work Experience: Minimum 3 years supervisory and recreation
programming experience. Equivalent combination of
education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: 5 or more years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of municipal recreation management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of various software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, RecTrac, MainTrac, and data management software
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Camp and youth program management skills and experience
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently; demonstrate sound judgment
• Public relations skills, public speaking, and presentation abilities
• Ability to plan, utilize program development processes, implement, and administer various types of evaluation tools for youth programs
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to arrive at effective conclusions
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to develop and maintain a budget, complete reports such as financial, payroll, and activity reports according to established BREC financial procedures
• Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and the public, as well as to relate to others in a positive manner
• Effectively communicate program design, goals, and mission to school officials, community partners, and parents.
• Ability to supervise and work in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, staff, volunteers, patrons, BREC officials, community interest groups, and the general public.
Functions and Duties
• Hires, supervises, trains, and schedules staff/volunteers throughout the year.
• Nurtures and encourages an atmosphere of diversity and kindness
• Creates a year-long program/activities plan.
• Prepares unit budget; manages unit revenues and expenditures and prepares financial reports; develops and monitors performance measures, statistics, program service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions
• Remains current with information on the developmental needs of youth and applies them in the various youth program offerings.
• Effectively communicates BREC policy and procedures to staff as changes occur
• Identify and develop cooperative partnership opportunities.
• Communicates and meets regularly with community partners, civic groups and business organizations; serves as primary contact for youth enrichment program partnerships.
• Seek and analyze input from youth, families, and staff regarding the quality, safety, and enjoyment of programs and staff.
• Regularly evaluates staff performance
• Identify, order, and distribute materials, equipment, and supplies for youth programs.
• Train recreation staff and volunteers in safety procedures and appropriate methods of working with diverse youth populations.
• Research ways to maximize exposure, generate and increase revenue, and improve awareness of services.
Secondary Job Duties:
• Assists with community events and facility management
• Assists other BREC departments in clarification and dissemination of information to staff and public
• Assumes duties in absence of supervisor-of-record to respond to immediate concerns to ensure efficiency and prompt service to employees and the public
Supplemental Information
Hours may vary according to special events, frequent weekend and evening work. Normal hours consist of 8 hours per day 5 days a week, one hour lunch break. Overtime may be required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
2023 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $163.28 – employee only; $556.05 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $895.83 – family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $349.22 – employee only; $907.92 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,389.27 – family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $36.38 – employee only; $151.41 – employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $270.36 – family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees’ Retirement System for each employee amount to 38.46% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2023*
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
02
Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the study of Recreation Management and Programming, Child Development, or related field?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess an active CPR/First Aid certification
- Yes
- No
- Yes, I am also AED certified
05
Do you posses a minimum of 3 years supervisory and recreation programming experience?
- Yes
- No
06
If so, please describe you supervisory experience, including number of staff, full-time/part-time status, disciplinary duties, and time keeping responsibilities. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.
07
What experience do you have specifically with children ages 3 to 17?
08
Please provide an example of a recreational program you created or improved. Describe the program in detail.
Required Question