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Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Recreation Program Coordinator!

Are you passionate about creating engaging programs and events that bring people together? The City of Des Moines is looking for a Recreation Program Coordinator to develop and manage diverse programs that serve residents of all ages!

In this dynamic role, you'll :

Support seniors, families, and youth by developing inclusive and impactful recreation programs.

Plan and coordinate community enrichment programs, special events, and facility rentals.

Engage with residents, organizations, and agencies to foster community connections.

Lead part-time staff by hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating team members.

This full-time position is perfect for a recreation programming professional looking to make a real difference in the community while working in a creative and collaborative environment. If you're an organized, people-focused leader with a passion for recreation and community engagement, apply today!

Closing Date

March 8, 2025

To Apply

Complete the online application at https : / / desmoineswa.applicantpro.com / jobs / and attach a resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements.

Nature of Work

Under the general supervision of the Community Enrichment Services Program Supervisor, this position coordinates a variety of services, programs, and staff to benefit the community. Responsibilities include developing and managing community enrichment programs, planning special events, coordinating facility rentals, and engaging with a diverse range of participants, organizations, and agencies. This role may include supervisory duties such as hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating part-time, extra-hire employees for assigned programming activities. Work hours vary based on program and event schedules and may include evenings and weekends. The position operates with minimal supervision, following established procedures.

Essential Functions

• Develops, plans, organizes, leads and supervises community activities for assigned areas.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes leads and supervises facility rentals.
• Coordinate contracts with private individuals, non-profit organizations, private, commercial, City and other public sector organizations.
• Evaluate completed events / programs and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Assists in supervising additional city run programs.
• Develops, plans, organizes city sponsored special events.
• Ensures the general safety and well-being of all activity participants, rental attendees, guests, staff and park patrons.
• Prepares and administers program / events budgets and monitors expenditures and revenue for assigned areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises the work of part-time extra-hire staff for assigned areas; develops and coordinates staff schedules.
• Trains and evaluates the performance assigned staff; may be responsible for supervising volunteers and / or contractual class instructors.
• Trains assigned staff in safety procedures and ensures all safety rules, regulations and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates facilities and programs with other agencies as assigned.
• Maintains monthly records and prepares written reports relating to activities and facilities for assigned areas.
• Prepares program publicity, promotion and advertising for assigned areas.
• Effectively communicates with program participants, and / or participant parents / guardians.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of temporary / variable-hour part-time employees.
• Answers department telephone, assists customers with their requests, directs calls to appropriate personnel, takes messages and provides information.
• Assists facility users / staff with program information and registration, facility set-up and take-down, equipment check-out, lost and found, and general site supervision and security.
• Assists with participant registration system regarding scheduling, fee collection, accounting, participant records, refunds and notification, class / program evaluation.
• Oversees participant use of facility rentals, activity programs and equipment.
• Attends to injury and incident victims, provides assistance and first aid when needed.
• Accurately completes all City / Department forms for supervisory review and action when needed.
• Assists with parks and recreation, activity center and events staff with special projects as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to being assigned to work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

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