About the Department
Join the City of Grand Prairie as a Recreation Coordinator, where you'll lead a dynamic team, plan and oversee exciting recreational activities, and make a real impact on community engagement. This role offers the chance to not only supervise and inspire staff but also to build meaningful relationships with the public and local organizations, all while managing essential administrative tasks. If you're passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive community spaces, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Position Duties
- Supervises employees by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring activities; coordinating training for employees; communicating and implementing policies and procedures; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies.
- Plans and organizes activities by publicizing recreational center information and activities; creating a monthly calendar of events; scheduling activities and trips; gathering information to determine the public's needs; preparing schedules for adult league games and tournaments; coordinating efforts with officials; ensuring activity locations are available and booked; and planning activities.
- Completes administrative duties by registering teams for leagues and tournaments; providing a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, flyers and memos; and providing information as requested.
- Interacts with the public and outside organizations by attending various meetings; providing information to organizations regarding activities; holding quarterly meetings; attending board meetings and issuing certificates.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
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Education: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
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Experience: Over one year up to and including two years.
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Licenses: Valid Driver's License required.
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Certifications Required: CPR Certification and First Aid Certification