Recreation Coordinator

Job Title

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

L- We lift up our community

O- We take ownership of our collective performance

V- We value and respect all employees

E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to plan and implement programs and processes for athletics, Recreation Center leagues and camps; or senior activities. This is accomplished by coordinating marketing and media efforts; overseeing recreation, athletic and special event programs; recommending policies and procedures; identifying, planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising programs for children, adults and seniors, with involvement in managing sports programs and volunteer coaches, swim program / services, athletic camps and leagues, and related senior and recreation center events; and providing oversight and direction of recreational programming, athletic camps, senior activities, and tournaments. Other duties include assisting with center operations; recommending budget expenditures; and maintaining records and reports.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements programs by overseeing a variety of sports, recreation and senior center activities at parks, school facilities, and baseball / softball / soccer fields; identifying sponsorships and volunteer opportunities; attending and monitoring events; and coordinating equipment, supplies and registrations.
• Assists with part time staff, volunteers and participants by recruiting, training, supervising, directing and evaluating performance.
• Supports programs by maintaining supplies, equipment and materials and coordinating equipment and supply needs.
• Coordinates marketing and media efforts by planning and marketing events; preparing flyers and brochures; and booking tournaments, activities, events and athletic camps.
• Provides administrative support by greeting visitors, answering calls and responding to requests; researching general information; receiving payments; processing invoices; creating and reviewing budgets and expenditures; processing requests for services; and researching accounts.

Qualifications

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2 : 1. Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month. This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation

Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire / Police

Eligible for Education / Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual / Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.