50 Plus Recreation Coordinator

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate programs and events, with emphasis on the older adult population and youth camps, within a financially self-supporting framework.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate program instructors. Ensure all instructors have the necessary support and resources needed to be successful.
• Work with internal departments and community partners to create and execute agreements for contractual programs. Oversee all aspects of programs to ensure JCPRD standards of success.
• Assist in completion of various budget projects; to include preparation of annual budget and forecasting of all revenues and expenses for programming area(s).
• Lead marketing efforts to promote programs through a variety of avenues; social media, county publications and e-Newsletters.
• Work cooperatively with the staff at New Century Fieldhouse on program schedule, room setups and programming needs.
• Assist with solicitation of sponsorships and donations for programming needs.
• Develop and maintain expertise in recreation program trends and issues by attending professional conferences and serving on professional committees to provide leadership in the park and recreation community.
• Provide support and coverage for the facilities welcome desk, as needed. Occasionally provide coverage or event assistance at other 50 Plus Department offices or with department daytrips, social outings, and nature walks which may require driving a 14-passenger mini-bus.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major emphasis in Recreation, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience and one year of problem solving and organizing.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and engaging demeanor with patrons.
• Organized, creative and have leadership skills to maintain program success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Time management skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills and experience with serving older adults.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with district staff and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, and as a team.
• Presentation skills to small, and large groups.
• Attention to detail in analyzing business practices, budget, schedules, and tasks.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.
• All department staff may be required to assist in other program areas which may require driving a 15-passenger transportation vehicle.
• Assisting with outdoor camps and/or programs exposing them to hot or cold temperatures.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.