Recreation Coordinator - Childcare

Recreation Coordinator – Children’s Center Salary Range: $6,149 - $7,474 monthly About Us The Town of Corte Madera's Parks and Recreation Department is a dedicated organization that enhances community health, safety, and quality of life by serving residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership. Department The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to create community through people, parks, and programs. The Department provides a wide range of year‑round recreational programs, classes, sports leagues, camps, and community events serving residents of all ages. Position Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinator performs a variety of work including planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and supervising recreation programs, activities and services in a specified area such as sports or recreation programming in support of a Town‑wide program; and performs professional and technical tasks related to program responsibilities and other work as assigned. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a collaborative and customer‑focused recreation professional who is passionate about providing high‑quality programs, events and services that enhance the quality of life for the Corte Madera community. Key Attributes Program Planning & Organization: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation programs, special events, and facility use while effectively managing multiple priorities. Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and team members. Creativity & Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust activities and respond to varying needs, behaviors, and situations. Community Focus: Committed to building positive relationships and creating welcoming, safe, and engaging recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Technology & Administrative Skills: Proficient in utilizing technology, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and supporting program registration, marketing, and budget administration. Passion for Child Development: Genuine interest in supporting the growth, learning, and well‑being of children. Teamwork: Works collaboratively to foster a positive, cohesive, and supportive environment. Duties (Examples) Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate recreation activities, services and programs in designated areas such as children’s, youth or adult services. Lead planning, scheduling and organizing recreation programs, special events and activities; recruit, hire and monitor instructors, students, contractors, seasonal and part‑time staff as appropriate; train and organize staff, manage patron registration; coordinate and schedule use of facilities. Prepare appropriate materials for department catalog. Promote and coordinate assigned programs and activities, including preparing and distributing public information and program marketing materials such as news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and online marketing materials. Provide information related to assigned programs for evaluating effectiveness and recommending improvements; conduct research and surveys regarding recreation issues, techniques, programs and equipment. Provide input and submit budget requests during the preparation and administration of the recreation program budget; requisition services, supplies, materials and equipment; analyze needs for staff, equipment and other resources and prepare associated reports and documents. Promote Town recreation programs; respond to inquiries and concerns; research and resolve conflicts within scope of responsibility. Perform outreach to the community, community organizations and schools, informing them about services, programs and collections. Follow departmental and town‑wide policies and procedures and any governmental regulations related to supervision of participants and general work practices. Maintain logs, files and records; gather and monitor information and prepare and present periodic statistical, financial and operational reports. Manage program activities such as lesson plans, marketing, registration, service level and patron satisfaction surveys using current and emerging technology. Respond to and resolve difficult, complex and sensitive patron complaints and inquiries. Provide regular oral and written reports to supervisor(s) regarding program operations, issues and needs. Participate in meetings, committees or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department, as assigned. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other Town employees, contractors and the public using principles of good customer service. Maintain awareness of emerging trends in recreational programming, services, equipment and technology. Assist the public at the front counter and on the phone; answer questions and provide information; review registration applications; take reservations for building use; participate in developing office procedures; train staff in any software used for departmental programs. Perform duties as a Disaster Service Worker as needed per California State law. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge Current principles, practices and leadership techniques characteristic of a municipal government recreation program, professional recreation best practices and procedures, methods and techniques of program development, coordination and service delivery. Rules, regulations and standard safety practices for age‑appropriate recreation activities. Principles and practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach and service promotion. Principles, practices, methods of needs assessment and program evaluation. Statistical research methods as applied to evaluation of recreation programs. Automated systems and applications and techniques for automating, promoting and publicizing recreation services, programs and events, including registration for programs, classes and events. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to recreational programming and services, including mandated reporting and working with minors under the age of 18. Corte Madera Parks and Recreation and Town of Corte Madera policies and procedures as they relate to recreation programs and services, workplace safety, and employee conduct, service needs, and general culture of the Corte Madera community. Administrative principles and practices of recreation programs and services, including program planning and evaluation techniques and the budget development and implementation process. Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of administrative and financial record keeping, data analysis and report preparation. Principles and practices of positive customer service and public relations. Best practices and techniques to educate customers and staff. Computer hardware and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, general modern office equipment, patron personal access devices, and other electronic devices and systems used in recreational programming and service delivery. Skill and Ability To Develop, plan, organize, schedule and lead effective recreation programs and activities. Recruit, hire, train and monitor staff, students and volunteers. Understand and apply policies and procedures, laws, rules and regulations and adhere to program standards and objectives. Use automated or computerized systems and tools, including Microsoft Office suite. Learn and utilize new technology. Use a computer and other technology, including software, hardware and the Internet, sufficient to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports and use email and other communications technologies. Perform online and electronic searches to gather data and compile information. Make effective presentations to groups and represent the program to the public and among professional colleagues. Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment necessary to make responsible decisions, especially when coordinating or leading recreation programs and activities. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Develop effective marketing strategies and materials. Make procedural decisions and judgments. Manage a heavy seasonal workload and manage time accordingly. Analyze information logically and creatively to identify problems, draw valid conclusions and develop effective solutions to operational and customer service problems. Perform accurate data entry and records maintenance and generate statistical reports. Monitor and maintain quality control standards. Develop, plan and implement short and long‑range goals. Provide leadership in establishing effective working processes, relationships and communication. Organize and manage complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Travel to program sites, events, meetings as needed. Serve as a Disaster Service Worker as needed in emergencies per California State law. Required Conditions of Employment Successfully pass a pre‑employment physical/medical assessment and background check. Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver’s License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Experience Four (4) or more years of increasingly responsible professional work in recreation or education performing duties similar to those of a Recreation Coordinator in Corte Madera. Education High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, leisure services, physical education, education, business administration, public administration or a related field is highly desirable. CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

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