Recreation Coordinator – Murray City – Murray, UT

Please apply online at https://munisselfservice.murraycity.org/ess/

Murray City is now accepting applications for

RECREATION COORDINATOR

Opening Date: 07/06/2021
Closing Date: 07/19/2021
Salary: $21.43 – $32.51 hourly DOE
Status: Full-time
Department: Parks & Recreation

General Description: Under general supervision from the Recreation Director performs professional duties in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising recreation and athletic programs for the Murray community. May receive general supervision of the Center Director and perform professional duties in planning, supervising, coordinating, and managing the operations of the Community Recreation Center.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, physical education, social work, psychology or closely related field, and six (6) months experience in public recreation or any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Utah Driver License; obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment.

Essential Duties:

Assists Recreation Director in planning, organizing, developing, scheduling and evaluating recreation and athletic programs.
Assists with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating part-time and seasonal personnel; assigns work as necessary.
Coordinate volunteer requests from the community; recruit, train and supervise volunteer coaches and staff.
Schedule recreation facilities and supervise condition of facilities.
Coordinates with various community agencies and other City departments to provide opportunities which reduce juvenile crime through the use of youth programs and community involvement programs, such as, Youth Government, Community Crime Council, Shadow Day, etc.
Conduct and attend a variety of training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics, and community meetings.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for recreation and athletic programs.
Assist with public relation duties such as preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, and brochures.
Establish team rosters, schedule leagues and tournaments, enforce rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
Assist with preparing and administering individual program or facility budgets as appropriate; monitor expenditures and payroll in accordance with established procedures.
Provide clerical support, program registration, answer telephones, and maintain correspondence with other divisions or agencies; may respond to public inquires about the facility.
May assist Center Director in planning, organizing, developing, and scheduling the Community Recreation Center.
May assist in the development of classes, schedules, and implementation of activities, programs, and coordinates with the recreation programs for facility usage.
May coordinate and supervise staff on week nights, weekends, and holidays.
May open and close the operations of the recreation facility.
May perform emergency custodial maintenance work. Set up tables, sports equipment, chairs, and bleachers for classes and programs.
May provide security for the building and grounds. In addition, makes safety checks on the facility and eliminate hazards to ensure complete safety of the patrons.
Performs related duties as required.

A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov

Benefits:

Pension through Utah Retirement System
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Vacation – 12 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 14 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://munisselfservice.murraycity.org/ess. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 5025 South State Street, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.43 – $32.51 per hour

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