Recreation Program Coordinator (Playgrounds) - Temporary 2025 Term **City of Dubuque** 1 Positions ID: 62217 Posted On 02/03/2025 Refreshed On 07/25/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** **GENERAL SUMMARY:** Under direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Playground Coordinator will conduct recreation activities with groups; organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members; lead all operations of the summer Playground Explorations throughout the parks; and perform other duties as assigned. **Job Duties** **JOB DUTIES:** + Supervise service workers. + Assign duties or work schedules to employees. + Arrange schedules. + Hire, train, and evaluate service staff. + Organize program supplies; and recreational activities or special events + Distribute program supplies, payroll time cards and registration materials to staff. + Create and/or update registration materials and lesson plans. + Communicate with management and other staff to resolve problems. + Lead pre-season and weekly meetings. + Implement lesson plans for playground programs. + Track daily participant attendance + Record daily participant attendance. + Establish and maintain relationships with children in the parks. + Prepare incident reports in accordance with established timelines; and operational reports or records. + Write and submit accident and discipline reports for corrective actions to supervisor. + Seek guidance from supervisor for unusual circumstances for which there has been no previous direction. + Maintain employee files and records; and manual and electronic activities files and records. + Evaluate program improvements and employee performance. + Develop program improvements; and plans for programs or services. + Oversee program staff and operations, services, and program and process implementation. + Research topics and trends to remain knowledgeable and make recommendations. + Respond to inquiries from City staff, School District and community personnel, parents and students. + Provide information and/or direction regarding recreation programs. + Enforce rules or regulations. + Promote products, services, or programs. + Administer first aid. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + **Customer and Personal Service** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. + **Education and Training** - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. **Qualifications** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be at least 21 years of age. + Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher) experience. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Knowledge and background in education and/or recreation programming. + Organizational and leadership experience. **WORKING CONDITIONS:** Work is performed in an outdoor setting under extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, etc. **SUPERVISORY STATUS:** Functional **FLSA STATUS** : Non-exempt Primary Contact 214881 City of Dubuque Human Resources Department Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department 563-589-4125 Phone Phone Phone Fax humanresources@cityofdubuque.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Athletics/Fitness/Recreation Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Temp Full/Part Full or Part Time Pay/Salary $21.28 Hourly **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 931 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250203 End Date 20250801 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Pool Manager - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Recreation Leader (Sports Instructor) - Temporary City of Dubuque Assistant Golf Professional - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Concession Worker (Golf) - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Lifeguard - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Production Worker Express Employment Professionals Packaging Associate Express Employment Professionals Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach Loras College Recreation Field Supervisor (Adult Volleyball) - T City of Dubuque Pool Laborer - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque **Share this Job** City of Dubuque **About the Company** Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community. The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: + Health and Dental Insurance + 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement Savings (IPERS) + Deferred Compensation Plan + Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage + Short-Term Disability + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service + Flexible Work Arrangements + Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .