Job Posting
The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being considered for this position, applications
are ONLY available on-line – work4lafayette.com
Available with the Parks and Recreation Department:
POSITION:
Program Coordinator/McAllister Center
LOCATION:
McAllister Recreation Center
HOURS:
40 hours/week Full-Time; varies – regular extended, evening and/or weekend hours. Some holidays will be required.
SALARY:
$2,030.13-$2,333.18 Bi-Weekly
DESCRIPTION:
Incumbent serves as Recreation Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for planning, implementing,
promoting and supervising the Department recreation programs at McAllister Center.
Plans, schedules and coordinates diversified recreation programs, including assessing citizen needs/interests, evaluating
programs/activities, and making procedural changes as needed. Assists in scheduling and coordinating use of facilities. Opens and
closes McAllister Center. Supervises and directs assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, hiring, making work
assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction. Communicates daily with Department personnel
to coordinate activities and resolve problems as needed. Promotes McAllister Center recreation programs throughout the
community by making public speaking presentations, developing brochures/fliers, writing news media releases and updating the
McAllister website and all social media. Serves as Department liaison with other recreation service agencies, and represents the
Department at various community activities and assists with organizing community activities and special events. Regularly assists
Department office personnel as needed. Prepares annual report of recreation activities, and assists in preparing annual division
budget, including projecting payroll and other costs, and making recommendations to Supervisor. Maintains current knowledge of
trends and developments in the recreation field by periodically attending seminars/workshops.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field, or equivalent combination of education and previous experience in parks
and recreation. Possession of or ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid within required time period. Working knowledge
of and ability to make practical application of principles and practices of recreation program management. Ability to supervise and
direct assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, making work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training
and corrective instruction. Must have an enthusiastic and engaging personality, be highly organized, and have excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Must possess ability to thrive in a team-setting amidst frequent distractions and interruptions. Must
enjoy working with children. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other City departments,
vendors, funding and regulatory agencies, and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities
and disabilities. Must maintain a positive professional appearance, demeanor and attitude, and work harmoniously with all contacts
in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner. Must be able to meet attendance requirements and have the ability to occasionally
work extended, weekend and/or evening hours and occasionally travel for seminars or programs. Must possess valid driver’s license
and demonstrated safe driving record.
The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer
