Recreation Coordinator City of New BerlinÂ
Job Description
The New Berlin Recreation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, implementing, instructing, and evaluating a variety of New Berlin Recreation programs and events. In addition, the Recreation Coordinator provides professional, effective, and efficient clerical services to the public by performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties including receptionist responsibilities for a portion of the workday. This is an hourly position, not-to-exceed 40 hours per week. This is a Sunday - Thursday position with the following hours: Sunday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday- Thursday, 12:30pm-9:00pm. Hours may vary based on program needs. During assigned shifts, this position serves as the primary on-site lead for evening and Sunday operations, providing coordination, customer service, and operational support for programs and facility use.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Provides direct program supervision and leadership of assigned activities. Additionally, this position will provide facility supervision for the New Berlin Activity and Recreation Center as well as for other off-site program locations.
- Serves as primary point of contact for particpants, members, and visitors ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience at all times.
- Works in conjunction with the Recreation Specialists in planning and supervision of assigned programs including developing new and expanded program services.
- Processes Parks & Recreation registrations/reservations, answers related questions, collects associated fees, and processes credit card payments including daily balancing, and processing of refunds.
- Creates newsletters, flyers, email correspondences, and other department documents, by utilizing Microsoft, Google, and graphic design software programs.
- Prepares purchase orders, processes and tracks invoices including follow-up with vendors and preparation of necessary monthly reports.
- Assists with the preparation of program materials and schedules.
- Answers incoming calls, responds to division emails, and assists with social media accounts.
- Assists Recreation Specialists in planning and supervision of assigned programs.
- Makes recommendations regarding program content, facility/equipment needs, and program evaluation.
- Assists Recreation Specialists in personnel planning and training for assigned programs.
- Conducts training for designated staff.
- Interviews and recommends for hiring, supervises, and evaluates assigned recreation program staff as required.
- Recommends purchases of necessary program supplies and equipment and maintains related Division inventories.
- Makes purchases for the Division within respective program budget limitations, as authorized by the Recreation Specialists and according to Department and Division policies.
- Assists Recreation Specialists in assuring appropriate facility and equipment uses, and implements necessary controls and coordination for assigned program facility sites, and ensures programs follow safety standards.
- Maintains good public relations with staff and the public at all times.
- Assists in developing and maintaining excellent customer service efforts.
- Submits invoices, requisitions, and revenues to the Recreation Specialists.
- Assists Specialists in maintaining appropriate program revenue controls for assigned programs.
- Submits other related program records and reports as required.
- Provides on-site direction and support to part-time staff, instructors, and rentals during programs and events.
- Responsible for following City policies and procedures for all work-related incidents and respond to emergencies as directed.
- Performs any other duty related to assigned programs as may be required by the Recreation Specialists.
QualificationsÂ
- Associate degree in Recreation Administration or related field
- Minimum one year experience in recreation program planning and supervision
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Salary/Salary Range $24.40 - $30.93 Hourly
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Closing Date 05/21/2026
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