Activity Coordinator

The type of organization Activity Coordinators work for will largely dictate the types of responsibilities they have. There are, however, several primary tasks common to all Activity Coordinators. A review of current job listings identified the following core responsibilities.

Develop Programming

Activity Coordinators spend the majority of their time working on programming activities, events and outings. At some workplaces this will require several programs a week to be created, planned, organized and implemented, while in other workplaces several programs a day are required. Activity Coordinators will work with theactivity directorto ensure all the required staff and materials are available for all activities, a room or space is reserved for the event and any promotional materials are developed and distributed in advance of the programs. An Activity Coordinator may be responsible for all programs at their place of work or they may work with other coordinators in larger facilities or organizations.

Oversee Support Staff

Activity Coordinators often assist with overseeing the support staff and volunteers working activities and events. They may help train the staff, create teams or groups to work certain events or programs and supervise them during the actual event to ensure they follow all directions and protocols. Some Activity Coordinators may also assist in the hiring process.

Manage Maintenance and Supplies

Another responsibility often delegated to Activity Coordinators, is that of maintaining and ordering supplies. This may involve ordering materials and supplies as needed, conducting inventory duties, performing shipping and receiving tasks and having equipment and rooms cleaned and serviced when necessary. The size of an organization will determine how much responsibility the Activity Coordinator takes on in this area.