Recreation Program Coordinator 
City of Marinette 

Job Description
The City of Marinette – REC Center is seeking creative, enthusiastic and sports minded applicants for Recreation Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator supports with day-to-day operations of the Marinette REC Center assisting with administrative support, camps, clinics and recreation programming. Duties include communicating with parents, supervising summer staff, and planning/execution of recreation center activities. Work closely with Recreation Superintendent, contractors, volunteers and the public.

Job Analysis 
This position is responsible to perform administrative support, event and recreational program coordination, and bookkeeper tasks, under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent.

• Assist with or direct the preparation of governing committee agendas.
• Assure care and custody of all city property/facilities associated with the job.
• Assure staff compliance of all Wisconsin Department of Commerce safety standards.
• Coordinate and chaperon supervised bus trips.
• Direct, assign and supervise all work activities of the department including hiring staff, conducting performance evaluations, scheduling work hours for staff, assigning workloads and conducting disciplinary procedures.
• Enforce current policies and procedures within the department.
• Implement, train and supervise programs as necessary, including summer day camp.
• Organizes all aspects of the birthday party program, including responding to interested individuals, reserving parties and coordinating with the client of each party.
• Perform supervisory duties including guidance/direction and discipline.
• Recommend the purchase of new equipment, the repairs of present equipment and utilization of rental equipment when necessary.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of Recreation Center events.
• Review the inventory and condition of the department equipment.
• Review, recommend and implement management practices to insure optimum use of city resources.
• Schedule and supervise program staff and instructors.

• Add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Apply attention to detail.
• Apply charts, diagrams, or contemplate logical steps in a process.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Apply excellent trouble shooting skills
• Apply procedures and interpret instructions accurately.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Compute rate, ratio and percent as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of public management.
• Demonstrate strong management skills and ability to delegate responsibility as necessary.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department heads, employees, general public and other agency staff.
• Exercise the judgement and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable current local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintain security of confidential matters and materials.
• Manage unexpected changes within job duties.
• Memorize and retain information over long and short periods of time.
• Plan and monitor assigned activities.
• Possess considerable knowledge of managerial techniques.
• Recreation Program Coordinator 
• Possess excellent public relation skills.
• Possess working knowledge of general office procedures, computer hardware/software and operate modern office equipment.
• Present information to management, small groups and individuals.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Remain calm and levelheaded in difficult, unexpected or emergency situations.
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints or questions from a group or individual setting.
• Utilize authority effectively.
• Work as a team player in the absence of or with minimal supervision.
• Work in the presence of distractions or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of efficiency.
• Work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics.
• Write documents and/or articles using original or innovative techniques or styles.

• Deal with challenges and criticism on a regular basis.
• Interact with abusive and/or difficult individuals occasionally.
• Subject to exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• Subjected to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.
• Work in fast-paced high-pressure situations.
• Work indoors in a controlled / non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Work outdoors but in the confines of a vehicle.
• Work outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions.

• Lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds frequently, occasionally lifting in excess.
• Requires hand-eye coordination.
• Sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time including rough and uneven terrain.
• Additional duties 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work outside of normal hours when necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; experience in recreation field or related responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of programs.
• Knowledge of developing and facilitating a variety of recreation programs.
• A Wisconsin Driver’s License is required and residency requirements apply.
• Candidate must reside in the State of Wisconsin within six months of hire.

Salary/Salary Range
$21.30/hr

Apply To
Human Resources 1905 Hall Avenue Marinette, WI 54143 

Closing Date
June 7, 2024