Recreation Program Coordinator - Recreation Programs (Temporary Term)

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Dubuque, IAFull-time$21.36–23.73/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$21.36–23.73/hr

Location

Dubuque, IA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Recreation Program Coordinator supervises community recreation activities, organizes and leads age‑appropriate sports, games and hobbies, ensures participant safety, enforces rules, prepares reports, administers first aid, and collaborates with staff and the public across city parks and facilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Recreation Safety and SecurityCustomer ServiceEducation and TrainingCoordinationService OrientationMonitoring

Qualifications

Must Be 16+Recreation or Education Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Recreation Program Coordinator - Recreation Programs (Temporary Term)

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 595534004-TEMP-09202

Posted On 09/22/2026

Job Overview

Position Summary

*Positions will be filled for various locations throughout the city.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The supervisor will conduct recreation activities with groups in the community, organize, lead and promote age appropriate activities, such as sports, games, social recreation, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members; and perform other duties as assigned. The supervisor is responsible for the general safety and supervision of all participants.

Job Duties

Enforce rules and regulations.
Prepare and submit reports and paperwork to the program supervisor.
Administer first aid and follow emergency procedures in case of accident or injury.
Respond or attend to public concerns, problems or suggestions.
Notify the proper authority (for example, police, neighborhood supervisor) for elevated or out of control problems.
Report broken equipment and vandalism to the recreation supervisor; and thefts per established processes.
Prepare and implement recreation programs in City parks, facilities, or open spaces. Complete required paperwork to report thefts.
Cooperate and communicate with other recreation staff.
Be aware of additional activity at program locations
Maintain control of keys for facilities and/or Rec n Roll trailer, clean and maintain equipment, ensure safety of equipment in use as well as area that is being programmed.
Organize recreational activities.
Gather information in order to provide services to participants.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
Liaise between department and community to improve communication.
Greet participants and visitors.
Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Recreation Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security of participants and facilities during recreational activities.
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of participant satisfaction.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for training teaching and instruction of rules and regulations and for individuals and groups.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other staff and program collaboration and program needs.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements; and ofsafety of the facility and grounds.