Recreation Coordinator - City of Longview, TX : Job Details

Salary : $40,570.92 Annually Location : Longview, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-352 Department: Parks Division: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 07/28/2025 Description Plans and coordinates assigned recreation facility operations on behalf of the City's Parks and Recreation Department; organizes and provides recreation programming; teaches instructional classes; performs facility maintenance; prepares and maintains program/facility records and documentation; and supervises assigned personnel. Examples of Duties Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of assigned City recreation facilities including program administration, customer service, and facility maintenance. Provides for the delivery of high quality recreation facilities and services to citizens. Plans, organizes, implements, and oversees programs, activities, and events. Designs, develops, and distributes flyers, monthly newsletters, and other marketing materials used to advertise recreation activities and programming. Prepares and/or decorates facilities for all activities and events; sets up and takes down tables, chairs, and other required equipment; prepares food for special events as required. Teaches other instructional classes. Plans, organizes, and drives van for day trips. Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations regarding program delivery. Performs a variety of administrative duties; compiles statistical data; prepares and maintains program/facility records, reports, and documentation. Coordinates and participates in maintaining assigned recreation facilities; monitors and ensures facilities are safely and properly maintained; identifies and addresses maintenance requirements; performs routine repairs. Orders office, facility, and program supplies; monitors and maintains supply inventories. Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff/volunteer compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Monitors, tracks, and records volunteer hours and work activities. Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent, and two years recreation citizen programming experience, including one year supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. First Aid/CPR and National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS certifications are required within six months of employment. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work is performed in and around municipal recreation facilities. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, performing maintenance work, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to variable weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids is involved. All full-time employees receive: 15 vacation days 10 paid holidays 15 sick days Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance Cafeteria Plan Emergency Leave Longevity Pay Free employee health clinic Tuition reimbursement