Recreation Coordinator - Camp, Teens & Climbing Wall (86819)

The Town of Erie’s Recreation Division is looking for a dynamic Recreation Coordinator to oversee a diverse portfolio of youth and teen programming, including state-licensed camps, teen leadership and advisory programs, and climbing wall operations. - *While this position provides oversight of multiple program areas, the primary focus of the role is the successful oversight of our Camp Erie program, with duties related to camp comprising more than 70% of the position’s responsibilities.* This coordinator is responsible for planning, administering, maintaining, and supervising comprehensive recreation programs while providing leadership to staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting exceptional participant experiences. This role balances hands-on program leadership with administrative responsibilities, staff development, and operational oversight to keep programs running safely, efficiently, and successfully. Who Thrives in This Role - Individuals who find purpose and fulfillment in serving others. - Those who appreciate a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to support programs and operations. - Leaders who enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing emerging part-time staff. - Professionals who value a balance between administrative work and actively leading and supporting programs. - Detail-oriented people who appreciate the importance of policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance—and who take pride in ensuring our state-licensed programs meet the highest standards. | **Full-Time, Salaried** | | --- | | **2026 Hiring Range** | $69,118/year - $79,831/year | | **2026 Full Range** | $69,118/year - $90,544/year | | **Posting Dates: 7/10/2026 – 7/26/2026** | | --- | | \*\*All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes. | | **Accommodations** To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page **[here](https://www.erieco.gov/1956/Job-Descriptions-Pay-Scales)**. If you require reasonable modification to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at **RiskManagement@erieco.gov** and **Recruitment@erieco.gov**. | **Anticipated Work Schedule:** Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed. *Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs with an anticipated increase in hours during the summer.* **Supervision Exercised:** This role will supervise 60+ departmental part-time staff, and volunteers. In addition, the Coordinator will provide leadership and oversight on schedules, events, projects, goals and programming. ## **Duties and Responsibilities** ### **Coordinating Duties** - Plan, research, implement, schedule, supervise, evaluate, manage and promote various state-licensed camps, climbing wall and teen programs - Train camp staff to compliance with state licensing - Communicate extensively with participants, staff, co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, vendors and contractors to ensure smooth program operations - Conduct program evaluations, analyze results, make recommendations and implement changes as needed - Review, schedule, collect payment and approve general interest program requests and monitor facility usage to avoid conflicts - Develop content for and operate registration and program-area specific software to meet organizational needs - Create, maintain, and train users and staff on program-area specific standard operating procedures and modify when necessary - Analyze industry trends and changing community needs to continually provide high-quality programs and services - Make program-specific operational purchases. Manage equipment and supply inventory, including safety inspections, research, analysis and recommendations - Promote programs utilizing outreach, engagement and promotions…