Will “Activities Coordinator” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Take residents on community outings.

• Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.

• Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.

• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.

• Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

• Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.

• Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.

• Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.

• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.

• Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.

• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

• Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

• Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.

• Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.

• Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.

• Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.

• Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.

• Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.

• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

• Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.

• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

• Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.