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General Definition of Work

The City of New Bern is seeking a creative, flexible, customer focusedRecreation Program Coordinator.

If you want to join a great team who is passionate about serving our citizens to include youth, adults and seniors, apply now for this amazing opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Performs intermediate technical work assisting with a variety of recreation activities and programs including but not limited to athletics; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over volunteers and part?time aides.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Organizing recreation activities and programs, including programs for special needs participants; overseeing volunteers; enforcing rules and regulations. (The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Helps plan and organize special events such as banquets, carnivals, races, tournaments etc.
• Helps plan and organize senior programs. Plans and organizes programs for special needs participants.
• Assists with the registration of participants in recreation programs.
• Inventories all player equipment and ensures proper maintenance and storage.
• Assists with the scheduling of games and events.
• Trains part-time, volunteer, instructors, game officials and others with regard to City and department policies, class standards and rules.
• Supervises the conduct of participants involved in a variety of recreational activities.
• Enforces standards of discipline and conduct by program participants.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the methods and practices of community recreation and athletics including knowledge of the equipment and techniques, relevant rules, and regulations of social, artistic and craft(s) programs for children, youth, adults, or special needs participants;
• ability to instruct common recreational activities;
• ability to enforce rules and regulations;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, physical education or related field and some experience in athletic, physical education, or therapeutic programs.

Special Requirements:

• Must work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Possession of an appropriate Commercial Drivers License (P endorsement) valid in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Possession of First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained during the initial six (6) months of employment.

**CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

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