Program Coordinator I Athletics
Program Coordinator I Athletics
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Job Description
The City of Johnson City Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Program Coordinator I with Parks & Recreation to work in the Athletics division. The employee performs intermediate skilled work assisting with all aspects of programming and special events in parks and recreation. Responsibilities including scheduling of staff events and performing beginning level recreation work in the active instruction and supervision of recreation activities; does related work as required. The Program Coordinator I reports to the Center Supervisor. The work in this class involves assisting in organizing recreation activities and performing in a supervisory role of limited responsibility in a recreation center or in supervising and instructing children or adults in games sports arts and crafts and other organized recreation activities. Employees in this class normally work under close supervision but their work is subject to frequent inspection and review by superiors through observation staff meetings and program evaluation reviews.
Essential Functions of Position:
- research develop plan implement and evaluate various programs and activities scheduled to meet the needs of the residents of the community;
- maintain a wide variety of programs and events and offer new programs on a regular basis;
- coordinates various after school programs summer park activities sporting events and clinics;
- obtain feedback from participants
- keep customers maintenance and office personnel updated on the status of programs and events for assistance as needed;
- address relevant questions comments and concerns of users in a timely manner;
- work within the program budget;
- assists with summer playground programs and sports camps;
- receives and processes citizens calls;
- schedules officials and referees for athletic events recruits volunteer coaches; monitors athletic events;
- assists in instructing and supervising groups engaged in activities: organized games storytelling dramatics group singing and other varied recreation activities;
- supervises and directs play in baseball softball horseshoes volleyball table games and other small games;
- request minor repairs to equipment;
- supervises practice games conducts tournaments umpires and instructs children in tennis baseball basketball and softball;
- assists in scheduling league games and resolves disputes;
- supervises and assists in preparations for various special events
- instructs children and youths in study activities and in various crafts;
- supervises free play to prevent accidents and maintain order;
- observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and spectators;
- renders routine first aid in cases of minor injury;
- chaperons groups at dances and recreation centers; and
- performs related tasks as required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of program scheduling and public relations; some knowledge of the use of materials and equipment required of a variety of recreation activities; basic knowledge of the rules and procedures of the sport or activity to which assigned; basic knowledge of common juvenile and adult group games and sports; thorough knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation programming activities and group activities in a structured siting; ability to adhere to program standards and objectives outlines by supervisor and to lead and instruct groups in games sports and other recreation activities; ability to resolve disputes in an impartial manner; ability to interact tactfully with the public as well as to create an interest in and appreciation for various opportunities and outlets for recreation programming.
Acceptable Experience and Training: High school graduation or GED preferably supplemented by courses in program and activity planning recreation or other social events and some experience in team or group activities; or any equivalent combination of work experience and education that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Preemployment physical drug screening and background check required.
EEO/AA
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
