Recreation Coordinator
City of New Berlin - Recreation 

Job Description
The New Berlin Recreation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, implementing, instructing, and evaluating a variety of New Berlin Recreation programs and events such as Youth Sports, Summer Day Camp, Adult Softball, Pickleball, Winterfest, Touch-a-Truck, etc.

In addition, the Recreation Coordinator provides professional, effective, and efficient clerical services to the public by performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties including receptionist responsibilities for a portion of the workday.

This is an hourly position, not-to-exceed 40 hours per week. The position’s hours are as follows: Tuesday through Thursday 1:00pm-9:00pm, Friday 10:00AM-6:30PM, Saturday 8:00AM-4:30PM, but hours can vary based on program needs.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Provides direct program supervision and leadership of assigned activities. Additionally, this position will provide facility supervision for the New Berlin Activity and Recreation Center as well as for other off-site program locations.
• Works in conjunction with the Recreation Specialists in planning and supervision of assigned programs including developing new and expanded program services.
• Processes Parks & Recreation registrations/reservations, answers related questions, collects associated fees, and processes credit card payments including daily balancing, and processing of refunds.
• Creates newsletters, flyers, email correspondences, and other department documents, by utilizing Microsoft, Google, and graphic design software programs.
• Prepares purchase orders, processes and tracks invoices including follow-up with vendors and preparation of necessary monthly reports.
• Assists with the preparation of program materials and schedules.
• Answers incoming calls, responds to division emails, and assists with social media accounts.
• Assists Recreation Specialists in planning and supervision of assigned programs. Makes recommendations regarding program content, facility/equipment needs, and program evaluation.
• Assists Recreation Specialists in personnel planning and training for assigned programs. Conducts training for designated staff. Interviews and recommends for hiring, supervises, and evaluates assigned recreation program staff as required.
• Recommends purchases of necessary program supplies and equipment and maintains related Division inventories. Makes purchases for the Division within respective program budget limitations, as authorized by the Recreation Specialists and according to Department and Division policies.
• Assists Recreation Specialists in assuring appropriate facility and equipment uses, and implements necessary controls and coordination for assigned program facility sites.
• Maintains good public relations with staff and the public at all times. Assists in developing and maintaining excellent customer service efforts.
• Submits invoices, requisitions, and revenues to the Recreation Specialists. Assists Specialists in maintaining appropriate program revenue controls for assigned programs. Submits other related program records and reports as required.
• Performs any other duty related to assigned programs as may be required by the Recreation Specialists.

• Excellent organizational, coordination, and tracking skills.
• Ability to work with customers and other employees under pressure and deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Publisher, & Power Point.
• Proven mathematical aptitude to perform general bookkeeping functions.
• Knowledge of assigned recreation program areas and related organization techniques.
• Related leadership experience.
• Knowledge of related equipment and facilities necessary for recreation programs.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate recreation programs and maintain good customer service.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the city.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation Administration or related field
• Minimum one year experience in recreation program planning and supervision
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• Position Specific Information

• Task involves active work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, finger, grasp or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• This position is regularly subject to both environmental conditions. Work activities occur inside and outside.

• The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
• The task requires oral communications ability.
• The task requires sound perception and discrimination.

Salary/Salary Range
$23.10 - $31.18 Hourly

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Closing Date
October 3, 2024