Program Coordinator I/II/III (Sports/Outdoors)

$42,734 / year or higher DOQ + Full Time County Benefits

James City County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an enthusiastic individual with high professionalism and ability to work in a team environment in the planning, development, supervision, management, and evaluation of comprehensive county-wide sports & athletics and outdoor camps, classes, events and activities for families and individuals of all ages. Work schedule is generally Monday – Friday, 40 hrs./wk. between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to include some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.

There are three levels of Program Coordinator distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Program Coordinator I: $42,734 / year or higher DOQ
Program Coordinator II: $45,704 / year or higher DOQ
Program Coordinator III: $48,903 / year or higher DOQ

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages year-round sports & athletics and outdoor classes and camps as well as associated leagues and events.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates multiple part-time staff and volunteers.
• Serves as a primary contact/liaison to County staff and community partners, and training resource for matters pertaining to sports and outdoor programs and best practices in recreational settings.
• Prepares, develops and monitors annual budgets, performance measures and statistics, program and service evaluations, marketing efforts and other daily administrative functions.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field, preferably from a National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) accredited college or university; and, considerable experience in sports & athletics and outdoor class and camp program design, league and event planning, community recreation program planning, implementation and evaluation, and leading and supervising diverse staff and volunteers.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Must possess or obtain within 60 days of hire a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate and a First Aid Certificate from the American Red Cross; Certified Park and Recreation Professional certification from the National Recreation and Park Association preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and liability of facility, program or park operation; leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, such as Microsoft Office, video conferencing, design, recreation management, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting with staff, volunteer and community partners as well as with children, families, seniors, citizens with disabilities and low-income families; solve complex problems; work efficiently and effectively under pressure; communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

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