Community Programs Coordinator

About the Role

• Reports To: DCC Community Programs Manager
• Location: 10 Liberty St. Suite 130 and Deerfield Schools & Parks
• Salary Range: $21-23/hour
• Hours: Full-time, with full benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DCC Community Programs Manager concerning the day-to-day operation of Community Center recreation programs.
• Function as the on-site contact concerning recreation within the Deerfield community.
• Assist visitors and participants at programs and provide program information.
• Assist with all Youth Programs including sports, before/after school & summer camp.
• Plan and implement recreation programs in Deerfield.
• Identify and assist volunteer coaches, referee sporting events when necessary, and open/close recreation facilities.
• Work with High School Coaches and Parent Coaches concerning sports programs needed in the area.
• Identify and assist in training umpires and referees for sporting events.
• Ensure these individuals are paid, when appropriate.
• Help build teams for sports programs and give team information and equipment to volunteer coaches.
• Account for all equipment and sports clothing at the end of each season.
• Assist with all aspects of basketball/baseball tournaments and home baseball/softball games with teams outside of Deerfield. This typically includes 3 basketball tournaments and one baseball tournament and 20+ home baseball/softball games.
• Set up recreation facilities, gyms, fields, and concession stand to accommodate games or tournaments (e.g., scoreboards, clock, tables and chairs, and bleachers).
• Ensure that buildings, parks, fields, and concession areas used for programming are clean and secured during and after events.
• Oversee the preparation of fields for baseball/softball games.
• Work with the Parks Department to maintain the fields in good working order.
• Participate in all Fundraising events. This includes the planning of events, organizing supplies, facilities, communication, volunteers, working events (including the concession stand), and cleanup.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Location

• Position will be based out of the Deerfield Community Center.
• Time will be required at the Deerfield Schools or Deerfield Parks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills with public and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to explain and enforce operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle money.
• Ability to independently carry out policies and procedures within assigned area of responsibility.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with/helping the public.
• Experience in keeping general records.
• Experience in handling money.