Center Coordinator

The Center Coordinator oversees the programs, maintenance, and records of a municipal recreation facility and any adjacent park facilities. This person will schedule personnel and events at the facilities, setting up tables and chairs, and performing regular janitorial duties to ensure the cleanliness of the facility. This position is classified as a non-essential personnel classification for Emergency Response purposes. This means that, during an emergency, the position is not considered immediately necessary for emergency response or critical continuity operations.

Essential job duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following:

• May conduct a general program of recreation at an assigned recreational facility and/or gymnasium.
• Greets visitors and tourists.
• Organizes, supervises, and stimulates interest among children, adults and seniors in various types of sports, crafts, art work and other recreational activities.
• Issues and receives recreational equipment; supervises proper use and care of recreational equipment.
• Maintains schedule, reservation, invoices, accident/incident reports, and related records; takes inventory of supplies and equipment; prepares regular reports and correspondence.
• Clean, sweep, mop, scrub floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers, replace lights bulbs, refill restroom dispensers.
• Move equipment and supplies on an incidental basis.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms.
• Set up and take down tables and chairs for scheduled events; providing any necessary equipment that is needed for event.
• Ensures that the building and equipment is properly maintained. Report needed repairs to supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by your direct supervisor, manager, director or mayor.

Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of competitive athletic games.
• Ability to lead and instruct adults, children and seniors in a variety of recreational activities and special events.
• Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods of cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces; proper use of a wide range of chemicals.
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.
• Ability to greet the general public tactfully and courteously.
• Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft programs.

High School graduate or equivalent is required. Must possess first aid and CPR basic certifications within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License

The physical demands 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.

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds unassisted, bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise, visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.