JOB DESCRIPTION: 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Organize, coordinate and attend special events; seek sponsors; identify vendors, negotiate cost and prepare contracts; develop and disseminate marketing materials. 
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the development and implementation of recreation, leisure, theatrical performances, educational programs; implement policies and procedures. 
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of part-time staff and volunteers involved in the implementation of recreation, leisure and educational opportunities including, but not limited to, aquatics, cultural arts, athletics, and special events. 
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures. 
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center. 
• Identify instructors for courses offered; prepare and monitor contracts with instructors and ensure proper payment to instructors. 
• Seek, apply for and administer grants and ensure all grant activities are properly documented and submitted.
• Collaborates with, provides advisory support for and acts as liaison to other departments, citizen committees, community agencies and organizations to facilitate recreation program development and enhance recreational services.
• Oversee and participate in the development of outreach and marketing materials for services and programs. 
• Contact and coordinate with community agencies to seek services and resources for clients. 
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Principles and practices of developing and implementing a variety of recreation, leisure, cultural arts, and educational programs.
• Techniques for working with various socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds and people of different generations 
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances and rules. 
• Principles and practices of marketing and outreach.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Modern office equipment including applicable computer applications         

Ability to:

• Develop and implement recreation, leisure and educational programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Build relationships with outside agencies and community organizations to better meet the needs of clients.
• Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports.
• Effectively supervise program, including volunteers, part-time and seasonal staff.
• Serve as an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and policies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and solve problems relative to operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 20 pounds or less

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