Located in the beautiful Eastern Sierra region of California, the Town of Mammoth Lakes is a resort community known for our world-class recreational opportunities.

As the local governing agency, we employ a team of people dedicated to serving our community in a variety of capacities including Administration, Community and Economic Development, Finance, Police, Public Works, and Recreation.

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To coordinate, organize, implement, and promote specialized recreation and leisure-time activities, such as Summer adult league programming, including but not limited to softball and soccer, special events, and to assist in recreation program development. The Town of Mammoth Lakes hires passionate recreation staff on a seasonal basis based on program demand, availability of facilities, budgetary limitations, and the qualifications, skill set and availability of the applicant. This position is part-time. Hours are varied, part-time and mainly occur evenings, weekends and holidays.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor(s), or designee.**Duties include, but are not limited to:**

- Plan, organize, coordinate, promote, implement, and evaluate winter adult programs, special events, and recreation activities as assigned.

- Prepare and coordinate the development and distribution of program and event publicity, including news releases, fliers, pamphlets, and brochures.

- Organize and schedule recreation activities such as excursions, special events, and athletics on a Town-wide basis.

- Maintain close contact with school officials and community groups regarding program offerings and coordination of services.

- Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain records for registrations and fees collected.

- Recommend the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and occupational standards; enforce departmentally established rules and regulations.

- Participate in teaching recreation classes as required.

- Perform related duties as assigned.

**Knowledge of:**

- Procedures for developing, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs, activities and special events.

- Recreational, cultural, and social needs of the community.

- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

- Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.

- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

**Ability to:**

- Coordinate, organize, implement, and promote recreation and leisure-time activities and specialized events.

- Prepare and distribute publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

- Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Understand and carry out oral and written directions

- Operate and use modern office equipment, including computer equipment.

- Compile and maintain extensive records; prepare routine reports.

- Work independently in the absence of supervision.

- Operate programs within allocated budget.

- Work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

- React with good judgment in an emergency situation.

**Experience and Training:**

**Education**

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Associate of arts degree from an accredited college with major course work in recreation, child development, or a related field is preferred.

**Experience**

Two years of experience in the implementation of recreational programs, activities, or events is preferred.

**Licenses**

- Possession of, or ability to obtain within the state-required time frame of ten (10) days from hire, a valid State of California Class C Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and pass an appropriate background check prior to the hire date.

- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate and basic First Aid certificate required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Recreation Coordinator - Adult Programs

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