Recreation Coordinator

Knowledge Services is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for a contract through the end of 2025 (potential for extension) with the City of Indianapolis.  

• Pay rate is $20.00/hr
• The position will require 1-2 evenings a week and some Saturdays for adult leagues (between the hours of 9am-6pm).
• Able to work between 30-40 hours per week

Recreation Coordinator Responsibilities:

The City of Indianapolis is looking for a Recreations Coordinator to work primarily in office (80%) and assist with league events (20%). This person will be in the office and communicate via phone and email primarily. 

• Designs, implements, and evaluates programs and services to include coordinating aquatic, day camp, recreational, and sports programs, special events, and field trips
• Schedules classes and assists in leading classes
• Follows all Indy Parks and Recreation policies and procedures
• Interacts with the community committees and other assigned committees and boards as requested by supervisor
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and advising on–site personnel, volunteers, and contractors
• Supervises all participants’ safety while in the program
• Coordinates with managers, regional manager, and risk manager to assess and address safety concerns and ensure a safe experience for all park patrons
• Coordinates daily program communications in house as well as to the community
• Works with Communications team to develop and implement a marketing/promotion plan for promoting programs and events to surrounding community and appropriate user groups
• Utilizes social media platforms to highlight programs and services
• Responsible for proper collection and depositing of revenues
• May be required to fill out reports and forms
• Supervises the use of supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Sets up and break down for regular scheduled activities and events
• Enforces rules and regulations
• Responsible for cleanliness and general appearance of work site and provide a positive image between department and community
• May be responsible for completing inspections and coordinating with supervisors, maintenance teams, risk manager, and DPW to ensure the safety of the park for patrons and staff
• Supports and assists participants, volunteers, and staff while in program activities
• Maintains all necessary records and files for reporting and audit
• Uses software and variety of technology platforms to organize, document, track, and monitor work including, but not limited to, ActiveNet, InforPS, Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplesoft, NeoGov, and WebEx
• Supports managing customer service relations at the park location including all forms of communication with the public and marketing of programs and services
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times

Recreation Coordinator Required Skills:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a Valid Indiana operator’s license required.

• Must have a CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull objects and materials of light weight (5-10lbs)

Preferred Skills:
• Ability to obtain NYSCA Clinician Certification and prefer CPRP (Certified Parks & Recreation Professional)
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in education, Physical Education and/or Recreation Administration
• 1-year related work experience in athletics/youth sports
• Experience answering phone calls, professional email
• Experience utilizing software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Canva (creating flyers for events to be listed on social media/leagues)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.