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City of Bellevue: Recreation Program Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Provides recreational programs and services to a diverse population of the community, including youth, physically disabled persons and the elderly. Develops, implements, staffs, monitors and evaluates programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinates and works with volunteers and citizens in providing recreational programs.

· Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates program staff and volunteers.

· Seeks and secures necessary funding for program(s).

· Orders and maintains equipment and supplies used in recreation activities.

· Markets program(s); researches and writes grants.

· Prepares newsletters and other documents and reports as necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under general supervision.

Exercises supervision over contractors and temporary/seasonal staff, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in recreation, human services or other related field(s).

Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in recreation programming or a related area.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Blood Born Pathogens certification may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a diverse segment of the population.

Skill in conflict resolution; Skill in problem solving.

Ability to work well under pressure; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions.