Recreation Coordinator – Cultural Center

Salary: $20.02 Hourly

Location : Cultural Center 1015 N. Main Street San Luis, AZ

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2023-00010

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 07/17/2023

Closing Date: 8/17/2023 11:59 PM Arizona

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Develop and implement recreational programs and activities suitable for individuals of different age groups and interests, considering the specific location (Cultural Center, Youth Center, or Recreation Center).
• Interacts with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to plan and coordinate program activities.
• Develops, plans, organizes, and schedules recreational activities, special events, services, facilities, and equipment.
• Supervises, trains, assigns, schedules, and evaluates the performance of recreational personnel.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the departmental budget, including tracking expenses, allocating resources, and seeking funding opportunities.
• Create, promote, and market recreational programs through various channels, such as social media, flyers, and community outreach, to attract participation and raise awareness.
• Communicates with local media personnel to announce upcoming recreational events.
• Collects registration fees for leagues/tournaments/recreational services and deposits money with the City Treasurer.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and staff members involved in recreational programs, ensuring they adhere to established guidelines and safety protocols.
• Enforces all disciplinary actions and safety/sanitary/health standards, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Oversees the maintenance and care of recreational/sports facilities, grounds, and equipment and schedules usage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The following duties pertain to the Recreation Division only:
  • Organizes sports leagues and tournaments and registers teams.
  • Interprets and explains game rules, organizes sports teams, and/or officiates at recreational games and events.
  • Records information about events and games, such as participants’ names, scores, forfeits, violations, protests, league standings, schedules, etc.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will possess knowledge of:

• Complex principles and practices of outcome-based planning, administering, evaluating, and coordinating recreation and community services.
• Principles, and practices of multipurpose facility management, including (rental, operations, and supervision.
• Budgeting practices.
• Safety, sanitary, and health standards and regulations.
• First aid and emergency procedures.
• Community agencies, organizations, and resources.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Rules and regulations applicable to sporting events.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.

Will have the ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interact with the public.
• Prevent emergency situations from arising by recognizing and correcting dangerous situations.
• Enforce rules and regulate the conduct and activity of participants.
• Stimulate interest and enthusiasm among constituents.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate support staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to three (3) years of full-time work planning or coordinating organized recreational activities/sports; demonstrate proficiency in the basic fundamentals of administering and coordinating recreational programs.
• Depending upon the needs of the City, the incumbent of this class may need to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• A valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Residency in the US and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Desired/Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development –

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the positions minimum requirements.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – Applications review will begin August 1, 2023.Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:

MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE – The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it’s employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.

• Employee Contribution – 12.03%
• Employer Contribution – 12.03%

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

• Employee Contribution – .014%
• Employer Contribution – .014%

SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-

FICA (Social Security Tax) – Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare – Employee Contribution – 1.4500%.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) –

Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)

1. Less than 6 years – 3.08 hrs.
2. 6 – 11 years – 4.62 hrs.
3. 11 years or more – 6.16 hrs.

Sick Leave – 3.69 hrs.

LIFE INSURANCE– The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.

Basic Life Benefit – $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit – $50,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE– Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Short-Term Disability – Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits – 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period – 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00

WORKER’S COMP – Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.

01

How many years of experience do you have in planning or coordinating organized recreational activities/sports?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years and more

02

Do you have an active Fingerprint Clearance Card? if not, can you obtain one?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you live in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you live in San Luis, AZ?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you bilingual in spanish?

• Yes
• No

Required Question