Activities Coordinator - Recreation

Activities Coordinator - Recreation

Salary

$25.47 Hourly

Location

Community Center and Senior Center - 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

20260003

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

10/02/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

JOB TITLE: Activities Coordinator - Recreation

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Parks and Recreation Director(s)

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Part Time and Seasonal Staff

STATUS: Full Time, AFSCME Office

COMPENSATION: $25.4678 per hour/Level 1, with increases per the collective bargaining agreement

WORK SHIFT: Varies (to include evenings and weekends)

Purpose: Develops, coordinates, schedules, implements, supervises, and evaluates of a variety of recreational programs, activities and special events. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work schedule will be flexible and include nights, weekends and holidays as needed. An employee in this position must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must maintain a professional demeanor in dealing with coworkers, supervisors and the public.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with recruitment, hiring, scheduling/training of volunteers, part-time and seasonal staff in accordance with the City of Twinsburg Employee Handbook.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates recreational and camp activities for all age groups across the department and facilities.
• Establishes and maintains training, insurance and certification records for staff, independent contractors and volunteers related to the programs overseen.
• Works in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Director(s), to develop and recommend staffing, facility and programming policies and fee structures while working towards cost recovery objectives.
• Composes promotional materials; manages weekly announcements systems outlining events.
• Participates in activities to secure funds from individuals and outside agencies via fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and other means to assist in the operation of programming.
• Maintains inventory, attendance, and program records; supervises or handles revenue; orders supplies and equipment; supervises expenditures; prepares budgets; assists in departmental planning and research as necessary.
• Meets with groups or the public to discuss programs; serves to other community and governmental groups.
• Creates operations manuals, brochures, and reports.
• Assists with management of the department facilities in the absence of manager/director. This may include the reception desk, lifeguarding and fieldhouse based on staff availability.
• Perform routine office functions (i.e. assist in answering phones, scheduling facilities, program participant registration. etc.).
• Responsible for the recruitment and coordination of independent contractors related to programming.
• Prepares financial, activity, attendance, maintenance and other reports related to programs, operations, special events and summer camps.
• Regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Interacts with users to encourage maximum proper use of all department facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws for seasonal and part time staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's degree from a two-year (2) college or technical school or higher education preferred and two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, as well as have the ability to learn and utilize recreational software applications.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain and keep current Lifeguard, First Aid, Babysitting Training Instructor, and CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to react and respond correctly and swiftly to emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• Majority of work environment will consist of normal office conditions however, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste and smell. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Candidates who receive conditional job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes, but is not limited to, marijuana (cannibinoids/THC).

The City of Twinsburg is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Twinsburg permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are offered a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services and prescription drug coverage. Employees may choose between a HSA or PPO plan or receive an opt-out incentive. Permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also eligible for dental, vision and life insurance, an employee assistance program and a Wellness Program. Full-time employees may be paid for up to four (4) hours per year for cancer screening procedures.

Full-time employees may also qualify for paid time off benefits such as two personal days after six months of employment, paid vacation, holiday pay, and sick leave. Other types of leaves that may be available include leave for jury duty, on the job injuries, military service and bereavement.

Full-time employees are offered a variety of optional benefits such as additional life insurance for themselves and their families, pet insurance, short term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity insurance.

Full-time employees may qualify for educational reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per academic year.

Non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Safety force employees are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).

Longevity is available for employees with five (5) or more years of service with the City of Twinsburg.

Depending on the position held, some employees qualify for a uniform/clothing/technology allowance, shift differential or training pay.

Full-time employees may receive a single membership to the City's Fitness Center and may purchase family memberships at a discount rate.

For more information about the City of Twinsburg's benefits, please visit our website.

Employer Twinsburg, City of (OH)

Address 10075 Ravenna Road

Twinsburg, Ohio, 44087

Phone 3309636320

Website https://www.mytwinsburg.com/