Recreation Program Lead

GYMNASTICS 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Works in a collaborative manner to help implement the City of Boulder gymnastics program.

• Coordinates portions of the City’s recreational programs, including, but not limited to open gyms, camps, instructional recreation programs, birthday parties, youth outreach, special events, and any other services as needed.   

• Schedules adult and/or youth programs, seasonal staff and facilities for recreation services.  

• Coordinates and oversees gymnastics program’s service delivery goals which may include research best practice methods, create program plans, evaluates existing programs to determine how best to meet community recreational needs.  

• Manages contracted programs and services as lead representative between the city and contractor.  

• Participates actively in community engagement and outreach projects for special events and Department efforts.    

• Ensures all practical safety measures are observed.  

• Enforces safety standards.  

• Trains employees in safe teaching methods and coordinates daily tasks as necessary.  

• Meets all licensing and required certifications as needed.    

• Takes proper care of equipment.  

• Conducts regular inspections.  

• Performs administrative tasks.  

• Makes recommendations and implements specific portions of the budget.   

• Seeks alternative funding sources, if necessary, through partnership fundraising, sponsorships, and grant writing as needed.  

• Assists in interviewing, hiring, training and supervising seasonal and varied staff.

• Writes and produces training manuals and rulebooks for staff.   

• Compiles and monitors records and statistics for programs related to varied and seasonal staff and programs.  

• Organizes and submits invoices and purchasing card statements.  

• Orders supplies such as equipment for programs.  

• Utilizes departmental recreation programming software for facility booking, program maintenance, and program registration.  

• Updates information on the City weather-line and website for program communication as needed.  

• Meets and communicates with staff to schedule program offerings based on space availability and changing needs.    

• Performs public relations and marketing tasks.  

• Organizes and submits recreation guide and website information. This includes writing program descriptions and developing marketing content as needed.    

• Produces public education and training presentations for various audiences as needed.  

• Coordinates marketing efforts with programs, facilities, and Department marketing staff.  

•   Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.  

• Promotes a culture of teamwork and synergy through collaboration and communication.  

• Serves on division, department, or City committees and task forces as needed.  

• Updates job knowledge to remain current with trends, techniques, equipment and regulations.  

• Generates creative and innovative solutions to manage organizational issues and opportunities.  

• Maintains and promotes professional ethics (i.e., honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, caring) in all conduct.  

• Knows and complies with all City and Department policies, participate in professional trainings and development, and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with the public.    

• Ability to give verbal instructions and to inspect the work of employees supervised.   

• Ability to ensure all practical safety measures are observed.   

• Ability to utilize all required safety equipment.   

• Knowledge and general experience with computers.   

• Skills in effective verbal and written communication.    

• Must hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.

• Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish

• Knowledge and experience in community development concepts and practices.   

• Knowledge and familiarity with positive youth development principles and strengths-based approaches to prevention and intervention.   

• Skills and experience working with recreation software.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field.    

• CPR/AED certified.   

• Former or active membership in USA Gymnastics, SafeSport, Concussion Training, and Safety and Risk Management. 

• Well-rounded experience coordinating community recreational programs for youth and adults.   

​ REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Four (4) years of experience in recreation or youth services programming  

SUPERVISION 

Supervision received: Recreation Program Lead Supervisor

Supervision exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS       

• Physical and mental effort: Must have sufficient strength, agility, stamina, and flexibility to lift, carry or move a variety of objects up to 20 lbs. Must be able to work while crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, or assisting children for long periods of time. Must have sufficient hearing to be able to hear and discriminate differing sounds in a variety of situations. Sufficient vision to be able to discriminate between colors, size, and type of objects and people, both close and distant.  

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.  

• Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses sports equipment and standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines. Use of city vehicle.