SERVICE AREA COORDINATOR (RECREATION PROGRAMMING SPECIAL EVENTS)

General Statement of Duties GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general direction, this employee is responsible for the management of community recreational center(s) and for the supervision of assigned recreation personnel and their Service Area consisting of one or more communities.

This employee has administrative responsibility for recreational programs and services provided at other locations within the Service Area (schools, parks, churches, etc.) through collaboration and outreach and may also require non-community based responsibilities.

This employee assesses Service Area needs and develops, organizes and implements programs designed to meet these identified needs in accordance with the policies of Recreation Commission.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only.

Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: Operating policies and procedures of the department Emergency and general safety procedures and practices Program goals and objectives of the department Basic management techniques (goals setting, motivation, etc.) Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation Basic accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals Basic principles of marketing and public relations Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations Principles of budget preparation and financial forecasting Community resources and existing support agencies related to park, recreation, and leisure activities Contract, grant, and specification writing Operation of computers and use of associated software applications Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of planning, promoting, organizing and conducting recreational activities Considerable knowledge of fundamentals, rules, skills, techniques, equipment and materials involved in a variety of recreational activities Considerable knowledge of objectives of a recreation program Basic understanding of the CRC business plan Skill to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; properly use all related hardware and software Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty Speak publicly Problem solve Ability to: Prepare cost projections and monitor/control budgetary compliance Establish work priorities Determine area staff and equipment requirements Monitor a budget and analyze and interpret accounting/financial information Determine work schedules for staff Organize and facilitate meetings involving a variety of participants Provide training to staff and volunteers Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations Work as a team member with area staff, peers, outside agencies, and volunteers Perform basic statistical functions Plan appropriate programs for targeted audiences Mobilize human resources Interview and assess abilities of job applicants Facilitate problem-solving at the service area level Evaluate service area activities and programs related to quantity, quality, and meeting goals and objectives Instruct others in a variety of recreational activities Plan, direct, and coordinate a varied recreation program and win the support of staff and the general public for these programs Schedule recreational activities and personnel Make recommendations regarding personnel, equipment, maintenance, safety and supply functions Supervise, correct and train subordinate staff Develop and maintain harmonious organizational and public relationships Maintain records and to prepare manuals, correspondence and reports Operate a computer and utilize related software Effectively communicate orally and in writing Develop and present business plans Required Education and Experience Each applicant must have five years of experience as a Community Center Director with the City of Cincinnati Recreation Department or an organization with similar operations (i.e.

YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Club, etc.) OR Two years of experience as a Community Center Director or Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator, with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission or with an organization that offers similar programming and services with a Bachelor's degree.

(i.e.

YMCA, YWCA, Boys & Girls Club etc.) OR One year experience as a Community Center Director or Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator, with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, and a Master's degree in Recreation Administration or related field.

(Business Administration/Organizational Leadership/Education/ Public Administration etc.) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must furnish own vehicle; may be required to drive to various work sites.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including irregular hours, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, if necessary.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions: Office/outdoor environment; travel to various locations; exposure to varying conditions; exposure to moving vehicles.

Physical Conditions: Duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; general manual dexterity required; audio- visual and linguistic acuity required; work closely with others.