THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS, OR BY OCTOBER 27, 2024, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Applications must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be additionally attached.

PLEASE ATTACH ANY DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.


The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for an experienced and versatile (1) Sr. Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position provides program development, staff leadership, facility operations, and customer engagement with a variety of programs, services, and events that benefit the specific users and bring opportunity to enhance community. The successful candidate will have experience developing and implementing swim lessons, summer camp programs, aquatics classes, lifeguard training, facility rental, birthday parties, concessions, competitive and seasonal age group swimming, and special events.

The individual will have a strong ability to plan, direct, and implement programs in collaboration with City of Folsom full-time and part-time staff. They will effectively evaluate programs and determine opportunities for efficiencies and adaptations for service delivery. Incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower level personnel. Some positions may perform direct supervision, but not for a preponderance of the time. This role will provide staff with professional development, that will empower individual growth, while benefiting the needs of our community. Additionally, they will focus on building a strong foundation of community partnerships and programs, while looking to the future in evaluating, developing, and implementing efficiencies and additions to serve the community.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Recreation Coordinator is the lead or specialist level class in the series, although some positions may provide direct supervision for a small proportion of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II classification in that the former has greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of recreation programs and related tasks. Incumbents in the Senior Recreation Coordinator class have day-to-day oversight and responsibility for a major and/or multiple programs and assigned work and may supervise the work of regular staff in lower level classifications.

• in-person Oral Board Interviews (1st round): Thursday November 7th or Friday November 8th
• In-person Department Interviews (Final round): November 12th, 13th, or 14th

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Conduct research and analyze information pertinent to the development of programs and services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee program budgets.
• Recommend policies and procedures.
• As a direct supervisor, assign work, make hiring decisions, supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate performance of subordinate staff.
• Work with community groups and residents to develop and coordinate programs and facility use.
• Prepare and maintain master calendars for multiple facilities.
• Coordinate the production of promotional materials.
• Promote and enhance existing programs.
• Prepare written reports.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Philosophy and objectives of the recreation profession and the purpose, use, and benefits of various elements of the program.
• Principles and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting of recreational activities for children, youth, and adults.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Facility management.
• Effective record keeping and report writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Safe practices in recreation programs and activities.

Ability to:

• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff.
• Research, plan, organize, implement, and supervise recreation programs and special events.
• Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of a recreation program.
• Use computer system and software.
• Formulate and administer program budgets.
• Prepare written reports.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.
• Coordinate programs and schedules with community groups.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.

Education:
A bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator II with the City of Folsom.


Three (3) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in recreation program leadership including one (1) year of leadwork experience.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience with aquatics programming and facility operations is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with Lifeguard training and/or swim lesson program coordination is highly preferred.
• Previous experience overseeing staff is desirable.
• Possession of CPR/First Aid/AED is highly preferred.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:
At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits, designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid/CPR/AED certification by time of appointment.
• Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor certification within six (6) months of employment.
• NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator certification within six (6) months of employment.

Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both in a typical office setting and outdoor environment. Work may take place at off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the City. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.