Recreation Coordinator
Village of Mount Horeb Recreation Department

Job Description
The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for implementing, overseeing, instructing, and evaluating a variety of recreational programs and events along with overseeing our outdoor aquatic center. This position is also responsible for daily administrative and clerical duties. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must in this position.

Examples of Essential Job Duties:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with program participants, the general public, and Village staff to ensure smooth operations of recreational and aquatic activities.
• Train and guide program instructors on departmental policies, program goals, and expectations to maintain high-quality programs and events.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to emails, and assist with social media accounts.
• Prepare and maintain various documentation such as program evaluations, performance reviews, schedules, and class descriptions to assess program effectiveness.
• Oversee seasonal aquatic center staff which includes creating schedules and implementing trainings as needed.
• Utilize basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to manage data and prepare reports.
• Recruit, coordinate, train, and oversee volunteers and part-time staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Handle payments from the public, prepare deposits, reconcile petty cash and receipts, and register program participants.
• Assist in development and implementation of activity guides and brochures and utilize marketing skills to promote programs and offerings.
• Manage supply and equipment inventories to ensure program needs are met.
• Create newsletters, flyers, email correspondences, and other department documents, by utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Google, and Canva.
• Address and resolve operational or work-related issues by listening, collaborating, and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field required.
• Two or more years of experience in recreation preferred.
• Lifeguard certification or aquatics background desired.
• CPR, 1st Aid, and AED certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both indoors in an office setting and outdoors, in various weather conditions including the heat and cold.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, balance, crouch and stoop.
• Occasionally required to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary which includes nights and weekends. 

Salary/Salary Range
$23+ based on qualifications, plus benefits

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Closing Date
Open Until Filled