Recreation Coordinator Special / Athletics Events

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$21 / hour

Job Overview :

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of recreation programs and events, including special events, athletic events / tournaments, and outdoor activities. This role fosters community engagement and delivers positive experiences for participants of all ages, while ensuring programs are well-organized, safe, and aligned with the Park Districts mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage high-quality special events and athletic events / tournaments
• Support and supervise adult cultural arts offerings
• Lead the strategic planning, coordination, implementation, supervision, budgeting, and evaluation of a diverse year-round portfolio of events and programs, including a key role in the communitys signature festival, PrairieFest
• Research and initiate new special events
• Manage personnel administration
• Maximize the effective use of facilities for programs and activities
• Support the development of marketing strategies for both new and existing programs and events through effective website management, dynamic social media engagement, and onsite marketing
• Effectively communicate with staff, volunteers, businesses, and community officials
• Recruit, evaluate, guide, and hold accountable contracted services
• Provide resources and assistance for other District events
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, & Training :

Benefits :

Hours :

20-25 hours per week, varies, some weekends and evenings required.

Rate : 18-$21 / hour