Purpose

Performs non-supervisory manual, semi-skilled and skilled work to perform a wide range of recreational duties.

Essential Functions

• Promotes and informs the public regarding youth/adult recreation programming.
• Oversees enrollment and registration for youth/adult recreation.
• Assists in ordering of supplies and equipment for teams.
• Assists in the set up and painting of athletic fields.
• Provides support and assistance to volunteer coaches
• Performs public relation responsibilities in working with parents and community members in addressing their concerns, inquiries, addressing disputes appropriately and fairly.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• Performs general facilities tasks such as enforce facility rules, regulations and maintenance.
• Provides security for community events, assist in set-up and take down of events
• Provides coverage in concessions stand and vending

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Fundamentals of public relations theories and techniques in promoting, advertising, and/or informing the public of programs, services, courses or other events/projects.
• Fundamentals and basic knowledge of recordkeeping and bookkeeping.
• Basic knowledge concerning the use of computers and related software applications and general business equipment.
• Knowledge of community resources and community organizations within the community.
• Knowledge of the theories, philosophy and approaches to recreational programming, evaluation, and implementation.
• General knowledge of City policies and procedures pertinent to the activities and programs of Willmar Recreation Department
• Supervises opening and locking of facilities and uphold the rules of the facility
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• County and state health laws relating to concessions and food services; state and federal safety requirements including blood-borne pathogens and spills of bodily fluids; air quality laws; fire and building codes; state laws relating to electrical inspections; and federal laws dealing with sexual harassment.
• Knowledge of the operations of sound systems, scoreboard and food service equipment.
• Knowledge of current sports rules and recreational programming opportunities
• Assist the Coordinator in planning, evaluating, implementing, coordinating, scheduling and arranging for recreational programs, activities, events, tournaments or services.
• Applying public relation theories and techniques in promoting, advertising and informing the community of programs and services.
• Applying judgment and discretion in handling problems, public relation concerns, and issues in accordance with the policies and procedures of the City.
• Using computers and related software applications and general office equipment, e.g., copiers and phones.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, volunteers, department staff, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in recreation programming

Knowledge in up set-up and take down for events

Working Conditions

Majority of time is spent indoors at City’s multi-purpose facility.  Performs a variety of physical movements such as bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting/turning.  Operates a variety of equipment and machinery.  Performs a variety of lifting with objects frequently weighing over 50 pounds.  Occasionally enters confined spaces.  Experiences temperature extremes and must maintain balance while working on ice surface.  Exposure to irritants/fumes, hazardous chemicals, vibrations, infectious diseases, noise and electric shock.  Uses all types of vision, except color, hearing and sense of touch.