Recreation Coordinator; Recreation & Enrichment Programs

Come join us!  We are in the process of building our brand new Rec Center and are excited to bring back more daytime programming, familiy events and school age rec!  This is an exciting time to join our team!

Activities Coordinators are responsible for the planning, implementing, and marketing the program or event for participants in a safe, fun and educational manner while furthering the mission of Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services through development and delivery of high-quality programming. Recreation and enrichment programs are offered to all age groups in a wide variety of categories. Community events are created for children, families and community at large. 
The qualified candidate for this position would be a strong program leader with experience working with pre-school and school age youth; have strong skills to plan, implement and oversee large community events, have strong administrative skills and be able to work independently, able to manage other staff, fun, energetic, organized, responsible and dependable. Assists with program and event planning and implementation and assists the Associate Director of Recreation with implementation of department programming. Position reports to the Associate Director of Recreation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, implements and oversees activities and events
• Assists with all administrative tasks related to the activities and events
• Responsible to order supplies, concessions, maintain materials and equipment for the program or event
• Responsible for the accountability of participants at all times
• Responsible for maintaining attendance records, emergency information and medical needs of 
participants
• Sets a positive example as a leader and manage other staff effectively
• May assist in the hiring of program staff
• May assist with marketing
• Focuses on building relationships with participants, community members an as well as parent/caregivers
• Assists in all aspects of meeting department programming needs
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director of Youth and Recreational Services

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