Recreation Coordinator

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Make splash in your career as a Recreation Coordinator at the City of Plano. Come work for a five-time NRPA Gold Medal–winning Parks and Recreation Department and be part of a nationally recognized team committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact. The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is actively involved in many national and local organizations and strongly encourages professional growth, development, and networking; both within the department and throughout the community.

In this dynamic role, you will design and deliver high-quality aquatic programs for all ages and abilities, including swim lessons, seasonal classes, and special events. You will bring creative program ideas to life, oversee daily operations, recruit and mentor instructors and coaches, and play a key role in producing the recreation catalog three times each year. If you are passionate about aquatics, leadership, and building meaningful community connections, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

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Hours for this position:

School year: Monday and Wednesdays 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15pm - 9:15pm. Rotate Monthly Saturdays, typically four (4) in a row, 7:30am - 3:30pm.

Summer rotate all-day for two (2) weeks, 7:45am - 3:45 or evenings 1:15pm - 9:15pm with Saturday mornings.

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinatoris responsible for coordinating recreation classes and activities for all age groups, interests, and abilities for assigned recreational area.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates recreation classes for all age groups, interests, and abilities; monitors the day-to-day operations and events to include class and membership registration and monetary transactions.
• Creates and formulates class ideas; recruits and hires class instructors; determines class schedules and fees; prepares program information for brochure publication and registration; registers and enrolls participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds; evaluates class instructors and class programs.
• Prepares and maintains attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes; prepares and maintains enrollment and class program evaluations on a quarterly basis.
• May lead work activities of designated personnel and volunteers; oversees work activities of part-time staff; recruits and participates in hiring new instructors, coaches, and assistants.
• Contacts local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program support and participation.
• May promote recreation center through newspaper releases, user guides, and leisure brochure.
• Investigates and resolves citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility.
• Monitors the use of recreation equipment and facilities; participates in cleaning and maintaining equipment; orders supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
• Creates and formulates class ideas for swim lessons.
• Puts together classes and programs 3 times a year for the recreation catalog.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must establish performance measures for contract instructors, part-time employees, and volunteers, and evaluate using those standards of measure.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Recreation programming and facilities planning; supervisory principles and practices; conflict resolution methods; safety policies, procedures, and practices; various recreational activities, leagues, and programs; teaching and instruction methods for various learning styles.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; applying first aid and CPR methods; operating a personal computer and peripheral equipment; creating marketing and promotional materials; preparing and maintaining records of various documents and reports.

When assigned to the Aerobats Gymnastics Program: Requires skill in coaching gymnastics from beginner through team level.

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required. A Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration is preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Aquatics and swim teams.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver's license.American Red Cross issued CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Additional certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

When assigned to Aquatics: Texas Class C driver's license at hire.American Red Cross issued CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications at hire. CurrentWater Safety Instructor Certification is required at hire. Must obtain ARC Lifeguard Certification within 6 months of hire. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) are required within 6 months of hire. Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification is required within one year of entry into the position. Water aerobics certifications are preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is performed throughout the Recreation Complex, standing in work areas, and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull. Employees may be required to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and fumes when working in the pool area. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.