Recreation Coordinator – Programs

The Recreation Coordinator – Programs is responsible for ongoing planning, implementation and daily operation of the adult and youth program divisions at the Town of Avon Recreation Center, town parks and local Eagle County Schools. This position assists with the supervision of recreation programs, marketing and promotion of activities for youth and adult programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends and oversees all youth and adult programs
• Trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates Recreation Program Instructor I, II and III staff, and Sports Program Referees.
• Reviews and approves shift changes and time off requests for division staff
• Supervises all classes and programs by providing a comprehensive training program for staff
• Maintains adequate staffing, schedules, and assigns personnel, and coordinates substitutions to best serve the interest of the program
• Assists in developing, reviewing, and implementing training programs to ensure staff are familiar with procedures and prepared to respond in an emergency as appropriate
• Maintains director certification for State of Colorado childcare licensure.
• Monitors and maintains compliance, cleanliness and safety of program areas in accordance with Colorado State Health Department and Town of Avon guidelines and regulations
• Inspects facilities and equipment as needed to ensure a safe and positive experience for patrons
• Ensures safety of patrons, maintains safety and health standards of adult and youth equipment and programs and responds to emergency situations as necessary
• Assists with the management and operation of concessions and rentals for the Harry A. Nottingham Lake Ice Rink and Metcalf Cabin.
• Reports any accidents/incidents to supervisor and submits appropriate completed forms to supervisor within 24 hours
• Ensures that emergency and first aid forms are completed correctly
• Analyzes and evaluates classes and programs on an on-going basis, utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes
• Ensures positive customer interaction, seeks out and obtains input on new programs and levels of interests by working closely with community
• Updates program information and communicates with Recreation Services Supervisor to ensure accurate information is available to patrons and at the front desk
• Manages complaints involving program participants and disciplinary issues involving staff and reports any changes, conflicts or unsafe circumstances to supervisor
• Establishes maintenance and equipment inspection logs; ensures daily inspections at facility opening for equipment conditions, vandalism, cleaning and necessary supplies; and reports any needs or situations to supervisor
• Requests and orders approved supplies and equipment for the adult and youth programs and ensures proper care, operation and maintenance of such equipment and supplies
• Operates the adult and youth programs within allocated annual budget
• Maintains current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Avon is a vibrant, year-round mountain resort community with an unpretentious, small-town feel. It serves as both a destination and a comfortable place to call home, where visitors and residents alike can enjoy living, working, and playing in a spectacular outdoor setting.

The Town of Avon is responsible for much of what goes on in this one-of-a-kind town. Whether it’s fixing a pothole, hosting an event in picturesque Nottingham park, teaching swim lessons in our 40,000 sq. ft., full-service Recreation Center, or providing police services, our team is behind it. Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is a great place to work and grow. We offer a wide variety of positions, fantastic locations, supportive leadership, and excellent benefits.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Retirement match of 11%
Life insurance
Avon Recreation Center pass
Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

TOWN OF AVON CULTURE STATEMENT

Town Employees provide excellent public service to the Avon community through a shared commitment to the core values of the Town of Avon Culture Statement.

VALUES:

Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.

Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.

Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.

Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.

Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field and at least two (2) years of progressive experience in recreation planning, including initiating and supervising adult and youth programs. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.