About the role

Based at the modern Sports Centre facility in Rolleston, this is an 8 hour per week role, working the following hours, extra hours may be available to cover leave.

• Monday 4.00pm - 8.00pm
• Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm

As a Recreation Coordinator you will:

• Assist Senior Recreation Co-ordinators in the delivery of promotional activities to increase participation in recreation programmes and events delivered by the Sport and Recreation team.
• Support Facility Management to receive and respond in a timely and professional way to all enquiries, complaints, and issues, which may relate to facility bookings, events and/or programmes as and when required.
• Ensure all bookings are managed correctly using Council systems.
• Co-ordinate user group and hirer requirements and expectations in accordance with Selwyn Sports Centre operational policies and procedures (e.g., setting up and packing down activity equipment)

About you

Delivering exceptional service to our users you will ensure all customer enquiries and bookings are managed effectively as you coordinate the day-to-day activities associated with sport, recreation and fitness programmes.

• Maintaining a safe environment for all of our customers you will be actively involved in the successful set up, pack down and delivery of programmes.
• Passionate about sport and recreation you will be motivated to ensure our new facility meets the needs of our growing community.
• You'll have previous experience participating in sport and recreation activities.
• An effective communicator you are comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people and enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Above all, you are proactive, positive, and keen to learn.

What we can offer

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities and exciting career opportunities!

• Free parking
• Discounts with local and national businesses
• Career coaching and development

We value the safety of our young people - this role requires satisfactory safety checks including police vetting and passing a drug and alcohol test.

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together · Make it happen for Selwyn.

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.