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The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Program Coordinator for Parks & Recreation at the Carver Recreation Center. The employee performs intermediate skilled work assisting with all aspects of programming and special events in parks and recreation. Responsibilities including scheduling of staff, events and performing entry level recreation work in the active instruction and supervision of recreation activities; does related work as required. The Program Coordinator I may report to the Center Supervisor, Recreation Services Manager, Senior Services Manager, and the Promotions and Event Coordinator. The work in this class involves assisting in organizing recreation activities and performing in a supervisory role of limited responsibility in a recreation center, or in supervising and instructing toddler, youth, teen, adults, and senior citizens in games, sports, arts and crafts and other organized recreation activities. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision, their work is subject to frequent inspection and review by superiors through observation, staff meetings and program evaluation reviews.Essential Duties of Position:Plans, organizes, implements and manages a wide variety of recreation and athletic programs, activities, and events for toddlers, youth, teens, adults and senior citizens within the City of Johnson City, TN.coordinates and or assist with various after school programs, summer park activities, sporting events and clinics;obtain feedback from participantskeep customers, maintenance and office personnel updated on the status of programs and events for assistance as needed;address relevant questions, comments, and concerns of users in a timely manner;work within the program budget;receives and processes citizens calls;schedules sports officials for athletic events, recruits volunteer coaches; monitors athletic events;supervises and directs play in baseball, softball, soccer, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, football, billiards, table games and other small games;request minor repairs to equipment;supervises practice, games, conducts tournaments, umpires and instructs toddlers, youth, teens, adults and senior citizens in a wide variety of athletic and sports programsassists in scheduling league games, and resolves disputes;supervises and assists in preparations for various special events instructs toddlers, youth, teens, adults and senior citizens in study activities, and in various crafts;supervises free play to prevent accidents and maintain order;observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and spectators;renders routine first aid in cases of minor injury;chaperons groups on field trips and recreation centers; andperforms related tasks as required.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of recreation principles, and dynamics of programming and principles of community based recreation programs. Knowledge of basic office principles and procedures.Knowledge of various activities that make up a comprehensive recreation program, and equipment requirements of all common recreational activities. Knowledge of safety hazards inherent in the use of facilities assigned to and of necessary precautionary measures. Knowledge of First Aid, CPR procedures and techniques and ability to become certified. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing and demonstrate the ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public and participants. Ability to work flexible and demanding hours including nights and weekends. Able to multi-task and manage assignments to completion within expected timeframes. Work requires proficient ability to read and interpret manuals, contracts, professional publication, and other documents related to job responsibility. Work requires proficient ability to write rules and guidelines, letters, forms, flyers, and reports. Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, in respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleaguesWork requires proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, internet and email use, and scheduling programs/software. Work requires the ability to be trained in some basic website design and management in order to maintain the departmental website and social media outlets. Valid Tennessee Driver's License.Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives outlines by supervisor.Ability to resolve disputes in an impartial manner; Ability to interact tactfully with the public, as well as to create an interest in and appreciation for various opportunities and outlets for recreation programming. Acceptable Experience and Training: High School Diploma or GED required, college degree in Recreation Administration or related field preferred. One (1) to Two (2) years of similar programming experience required. CPR, First Aid certification required upon being hired. Any combination of experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.EEO
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