Definition

Come join us at a leading Zoo Sanctuary in Northern California!

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is seeking an extraordinary individual who is passionate about native wildlife and interested in becoming part of a creative and flexible team. Our mission is Teaching Responsible Behavior Toward All Animals.

The City of Folsom is currently recruiting a Senior Recreation Coordinator for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. Under direction, the Senior Recreation Coordinator will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate various programs and special events. Incumbents may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower level personnel. Some positions may perform direct supervision, but not for a preponderance of the time.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Recreation Coordinator is the lead or specialist level class in the series, although some positions may provide direct supervision for a small proportion of the time. The Senior Recreation Coordinator is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II classification in that the former has greater responsibility, autonomy, and discretion in planning and completing a wide variety of zoo sanctuary programs and related tasks. Incumbents in the Senior Recreation Coordinator class have day-to-day oversight and responsibility for a major and/or multiple programs and assigned work and may supervise the work of regular staff in lower level classifications.

Examples of Essential Duties

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

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  Conduct research and analyze information pertinent to the development of program areas and services.
  • Program areas and services include: ticket booth, gift shop, barn cart, concession stand, zoo camp, education, special events, sponsorships, volunteers, and grounds cleaning
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee program area budgets.
• Recommend policies and procedures.
• As a direct supervisor, assign work, make hiring decisions, supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate performance of subordinate part-time staff.
• Work with community groups and volunteers to develop and coordinate events and facility use.
• Prepare and maintain master calendar for multiple facilities, including but not limited to, zoo sanctuary programs and events.
• Coordinate the production of promotional materials.
• Promote and enhance existing programs.
• Prepare written reports.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.
• Oversee all areas related to zoo guests and program participants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Philosophy and objectives of the zoo sanctuary profession and the purpose, use, and benefits of various elements of the program.
• Principles and techniques of planning, organizing, evaluating, and promoting of zoo sanctuary activities for children, youth, and adults.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Facility management.
• Effective record keeping and report writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Safe practices in zoo sanctuary programs and activities.

Ability to:

• Be comfortable working around animals.
• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate part-time staff.
• Research, plan, organize, implement, and supervise Zoo sanctuary programs and special events.
• Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of a zoo sanctuary program.
• Use computer system and software.
• Formulate and administer program budgets.
• Prepare written reports.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Coordinate programs and schedules with community groups and volunteers.
• Oversee, monitor, and direct the work of lower level personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator II with the City of Folsom.

Three (3) years of full-time equivalency of increasingly responsible experience in recreation program leadership including one (1) year of leadwork experience.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain during probationary period, American Red Cross certification.

Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both in a typical office setting and outdoor environment. Work may take place at off-site indoor and outdoor locations throughout the City. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.