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Position Description – Recreation Coordinator January 2021 Page 1 of 3 LITTLE CANADA (MN) PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Invites applications for the position of: Recreation Coordinator Position Title: Recreation Coordinator Department: Parks and Recreation Accountable To: Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION Assists in the development and implementation of youth programs, senior programs, managing City’s Farmers Market, special events, social media, website, and a variety of recreation assignments that benefit all residents of Little Canada. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Works in close cooperation with the Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager and other department staff to accomplish the aims and goals of the Parks and Recreation Department. •Under the leadership of the Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a variety of recreation programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. •Recommends for hire, trains, and supervises instructors and building aides. May serve as an instructor for certain programs. •Continually evaluates the effectiveness of programs offered and recommends changes as appropriate. •Assists in the development and review of program and facility budgets. Reviews programs on a continual basis to ensure proper financial control. •Responsible for assignment of and the return of equipment and supplies. •Stays current of new developments in the recreation and leisure time profession as they relate to potential application in Little Canada. •Keeps supervisor and other city staff informed on a timely basis of any development issues and concerns which may be needed to manage the department in an effective manner. •Provides recreational schedules, rules, and facilities for all programs and activities for which individual is directly accountable. Also works with field scheduling and rentals. •Familiarity with program schedules and activities with school districts, private area schools, county, and other related municipalities and agencies to provide maximum efficiency of resources and to minimize duplication of efforts. •Documents programs and events through photography and videography. •Creates program and event flyers for distribution and marketing material •Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.DRAFT