City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, coordination, planning, development, and evaluation of community recreation programs in a specific area of recreation occurring at various community recreation facilities; or provides multipurpose facility supervision supporting a specific area of recreation occurring at various facilities; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for analyzing community and group recreational needs, in selecting and adapting programs to meet those needs, in procuring the materials and resources necessary for implementing recreation programs, and in making the most effective use of the facilities and staff.

Class 3286 Recreation Coordinator is distinguished from the lower recreation classes in that the lower classes perform routine recreation duties or assists at a large recreational unit with a recreation program. The 3286 Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of the programs or the facility.

Incumbents in Class 3286 Recreation Coordinator supervise subordinate staff leading recreation activities or providing general monitoring at the facilities.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Recreation Facility Coordinator:

1. Develops and conducts surveys of parents, communities and the general public regarding recreation programs and facility use; compiles data and recommends new programs or revisions to existing programs based on survey results.

2. Prepares quarterly recreation program recommendations; implements programs upon approval of Supervisor; reviews and prepares general recreation program policy recommendations.

3. Maintains the Site Emergency Action Plan and coordinates periodic safety inspections and maintenance of facilities and grounds.

4. Prepares daily, weekly and seasonal schedules of events and activities of assigned community recreation center; plans, organizes and coordinates special programming such as sports tournaments and holiday events and supervises designated staff.

5. Coordinates and staffs an advisory council to the community center, monitors expenditures of advisory council funds, compiles data and prepares financial reports.

6. Compiles statistical data and prepares reports on attendance, facility use and budgeted expenditures; prepares and monitors the center's annual operating budget.

7. Plans, designs and coordinates the production of marketing tools such as brochures and fliers; prepares press releases and news articles for community papers; prepares agendas and presentations for community meetings.

8. Assists in pursuing additional resources for programs through grant applications, solicitation of donations and other fund-raising activities.

9. Conducts informational meetings with staff, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities at a community recreation center.

10. Approves the use of the facility by outside groups and ensures that they adhere to department policies and procedures.


Recreation Program Coordinator:

1. Oversees and coordinates various operations, services, and activities of an assigned recreation program including citywide cultural arts, sports and athletics, outdoor and waterfront recreation services, senior services, and youth development or special City events. Includes program development, implementation, problem solving, program evaluation, public relations.

2. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned recreation program services; supervises designated staff and implement policies and procedures.

3. Monitors program performance; recommends and implements modifications to systems and procedures.

4. Coordinates and promotes assigned recreational programs and activities.

5. Develops staff schedules and coordinates their activities in varying locations.

6. Maintains records and develops reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepares statistical reports as required.

7. Plans, designs and coordinates the production of marketing tools such as brochures and fliers; prepares press releases and news articles for community papers; prepares agendas and presentations for community meetings.

8. Assists in pursuing additional resources for programs through grant applications, solicitation of donations and other fund-raising activities.

9. Conducts informational meetings with staff, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities at a community recreation center.

10. Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public; provide information regarding assigned recreational program area.

11. Conducts informational meetings with staff, coaches, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities at a community recreation center.

Knowledge of: modern and complex principles and practices of outcome-based planning, administering, evaluating, and coordinating of recreation and community services; principles and practices of multipurpose facility management, rental, operation and supervision; budget practices; modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations and principles and practices of basic first aid.

Ability and Skill to: supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff; coordinate and oversee usage of assigned recreational facilities; elicit community and organizational support for the assigned community recreation center; interpret and explain City recreation program policies and procedures; recognize and address the needs of conflicting and competing recreation patrons in the community; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, community stakeholders, community recreation center patrons, and community advisory committee members.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:
4000 hours of experience leading recreational activities, performing recreational support services, and/or facility monitoring (experience as a security guard is not qualifying as facility monitoring).
License and Certification:

Substitution:
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year for year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal to 2000 hours.

Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Recreation Administration, Business Management, Physical Education/Kinesiology, Performing Arts, or Visual Arts may substitute for 2000 hours of experience as described above.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.