8.f)2) Advertisement of Recreation Coordinator Position Meeting Date: 12/15/2009
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Authorize staff to advertise to fill the position of part-time Park and
Recrearion Coordinator.
Deadline/Timeline: Request permission to advertise immediately.
Background: • Marty McKelvey has notified the city that she will not return as
Recreation Coordinator for 2010. She will follow through with
supervising the ice skating program advertised for January and
February.
• Summer recreation programs are planned early in the year and
advertised no later than April 1. In order to allow a new
coordinator sufficient time to plan summer programs,hiring a
replacement should proceed immediately.
• The Park and Recreation Committee was informed of the vacancy
and reviewed the job description at the December 7 meeting.
• The current pay rate for this position is $15.30 per hour. It is
budgeted for approximately 200 hours for the 2010 calendar year.
• There is little comparable pay data available for part-time
positions of this type. Staff recommends advertising a pay range
of$14.00 to $16.00 per hour.
• If approved by the Council, advertisement would begin
immediately, with a deadline of January 15, 2010. Interviews
would be held by February 1 so that the hiring could be approved
at a February City Council meeting.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council approve advertising the position. The
Council should also review the job description and advertisement to
determine if any changes should be made.
I further recommend that the finalists for the position be interviewed
by the HR Committee(Council members Peterson and Crum and
Administrator Hurlburt) and one representative of the Park and
Recreation Committee.
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Attachments/ • Position Description, Park and Recreation Coordinator
Materials provided: . Draft Advertisement
Contact(s):
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt,Administrator
(park and rec coordinator)
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PART-TIME PARK AND RECREATION COORDINATOR
The City of Scandia is accepting applications for a part-time Park and Recreation
Coordinator. Flexible work schedule, approximately 200 hours per year. The position is
responsible for programming and organizing a wide variety of recreation activities and
leisure time pursuits for children and adults. Minimum qualifications include: high school
diploma or equivalent education(degree in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education or
related field is preferred), one year related experience including supervising others,basic
word-processing and/or desktop publishing skills,valid driver's license and good driving
record. Pay range is $14.00 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon qualifications. City
application required. For a copy of the application materials, contact the city at 651 433-
2274, or visit the city web site at www.ci.scandia.mn.us. Submit completed application
packet to: City of Scandia, 14727 209`h St. N., Scandia MN, 55073 by 4:00 p.m., Friday,
January 15, 2010.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For publication in:
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Forest Lake Times
Minnesota League of Cities Publications
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City of Scandia, Minnesota
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: PARK AND RECREATION COORDINATOR
STATUS: Part-time, regular position
Flexible working hours depending upon season and
programming needs
FLSA Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: City Administrator
City Council
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Program and organize a wide variety of recreation activities
and leisure time pursuits for children and adults.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Recommends, plans, develops, promotes, implements and evaluates community
recreation programs and events.
2. Coordinates administration of programs and budgets.
3. Hires and supervises seasonal recreation employees.
4. Prepares and presents reports to the Park and Recreation Committee and City
Council.
5. Develops and fosters good relationships with community groups and
organizations, school districts and other local govemments, and other partners in
providing leisure services to the community.
6. Maintains an inventory of recreation equipment and materials.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of recreation programming and the ability to monitor and research
recreation needs and trends.
2. Ability to recruit, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate seasonal staff.
3. Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety
of City personnel and the general public.
6. Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information.
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EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Programming responds to community needs.
2. Programs are executed safely and are age-appropriate.
3. Displays leadership, initiative and decision-making skills.
4. Programs are administered within budget constraints.
5. Public contacts are courteous and businesslike, and the information provided is
accurate and timely.
6. Work produced is professional looking, accurate and error-free.
7. Keeps supervisor informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform
his/her responsibilities effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent education required; degree in Parks and
Recreation, Physical Education or a related is field preferred.
2. One year related experience, including supervising others.
3. Basic word-processing and/or desktop publishing skills.
4. Valid driver's license and good driving record.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: Part-time seasonal Recreation Leader(s)
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