DEFINITION
Under the general direction and supervision of the Community Services Deputy Director and Recreation Manager the Recreation Coordinator implements, oversees, and schedules various City recreation and enrichment programs, focusing on afterschool programs, day camps, skateboarding, special events, and sports. The Recreation Coordinator will support Department staff with program marketing, including creating flyers, advertisements, press releases, and content for the City’s website and social media platforms. The position will hire, train, evaluate, and supervise several part-time staff and independent contractors under the direction of the Community Services Deputy Director and Recreation Manager. The Recreation Coordinator will oversee operations of recreation and sports facilities, including but not limited to athletic fields, gymnasiums, skate parks, tennis courts, and parks year-round by enforcing rules and regulations, applying policies and guidelines, and preparing for the facility's daily operation with minimal supervision. The Recreation Coordinator will foster cooperative working relationships with various public and private agencies that benefit the Malibu community in addition to supporting the Department's general operations, which may include working on nights, weekends, and holidays.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate should have experience working in the field of sports, program planning, coordinating, and marketing for people of all ages. The Recreation Coordinator will support Department staff and supervise part-time staff by appropriately delegating tasks, scheduling, and overseeing projects. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with outside organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, School District personnel, Malibu Library, and other non-profit organizations. The Recreation Coordinator will be organized, detail-oriented, and work within a tightknit team of recreation professionals. Professionally explain and enforce Department rules and regulations governing facilities, parks, and programs. Have the capacity to plan, prioritize, and produce comprehensive recreation and event proposals, agreements, budget, and marketing packages. The ideal candidate will have leadership, organization, critical thinking, and multi-tasking skills; using English effectively to communicate, both orally and in writing, and will display a positive attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, contractors, and City staff.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in recreation, child development, sports exercise, public administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in coordinating comprehensive recreational programs.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a certification in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Possession of a Safe Food Handler certification to be maintained throughout employment.
