Job Title:

Program Coordinator I

Department:

Various

Reports to:

Various

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Type:

Safety Sensitive

Effective Date:

03/19/2024

Job Summary:

Performs and oversees the operations of youth development programs or recreational programs and activities. Work involves submitting building maintenance reports; hosting community events; coordinating youth activities and field trips; assisting in interdepartmental and city wide events; soliciting sponsors and vendors; building opening and closing procedures. Oversees staff, volunteers and mentors.

Essential Job Functions:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.

1. Perform administrative functions and public relations; assist in promoting and registering clients for programs and manage maintenance work orders.
2. Coordinate events and programs; gather appropriate materials; provide tutoring and mentoring programs for youth and teen members.
3. Assist with teaching programs or classes and athletics as needed; solicit and secure sponsors for various activities and events; and inform the public of events and programs.
4. Maintain parks or club spaces and facilities; conduct safety inspections of locations and equipment used by program participants.
5. Maintain familiarity of rules and regulations of various programs; oversee part time employees and volunteers; and enforce city rules, regulations and departmental policies.
6. Performs related work and reports as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
2. Applicants must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
3. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
4. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Required Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.

Education Preference:

Bachelor Degree in related field

Educational Substitute:

Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Work Experience:

Experience overseeing the operations of programs and activities.

Experience Preference:

One year of related experience is preferred.

Supervisory Experience Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Requires working knowledge of program development, operations and procedures.
2. May require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies
3. Requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
4. Performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results.
5. Requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
6. Customer service and public relations skills.
7. Knowledge of departmental and city rules and regulations.

Equipment Materials:

General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

● Personal computer

● Copier/Fax Machine/Printer/Scanner

● Audio/Visual Equipment /Game Consoles

Work Conditions:

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple deadlines and concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.