Salary

$42,000 per year

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Bastrop County Cares (BCC) is seeking an energetic and community-driven Sports

and Recreation Coordinator to help lead and implement engaging physical activity programs across Bastrop County and

surrounding areas. The Coordinator will assist the Sports and Recreation Manager in operating the Mobile Recreation

Unit, facilitating recreational activities, developing lesson plans, and supervising a team of Recreation Squad/Interns.

This role is essential to promoting health, wellness, and fun in underserved areas through mobile outreach.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,

may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a

comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is grant funded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

●Assist with the setup, breakdown, and daily operation of the Mobile Recreation Unit at various sites across Bastrop

County and surrounding areas.

●Facilitate sports, fitness, and recreational activities for children, youth, and families in parks, schools, neighborhoods,

and community events.

●Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.

●Develop structured lesson plans and schedules for physical and recreational activities.

●Adapt programming to meet the needs of different ages, abilities, and group sizes.

●Incorporate wellness, teamwork, and social-emotional learning into all activities.

●Provide leadership, training, and supervision to Rec Squad/Interns.

●Support interns in developing skills related to youth engagement, recreation leadership, and event logistics.

●Monitor Rec Squad/intern performance and provide ongoing feedback and guidance.

●Work closely with the Sports and Recreation Manager to plan weekly schedules, maintain equipment and supplies,

and ensure smooth program operations.

●Assist with tracking attendance, gathering participant feedback, and documenting outcomes.

●Represent BCC positively at all program sites and build relationships with partners, community members, and

families.

Qualifications:

●High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports, physical education,

youth development, or related to the athletic field preferred.

●1–2 years of experience working in youth programming, sports, recreation, or community engagement.

●Strong leadership skills and experience supervising youth or volunteers preferred.

Ability to plan and facilitate recreational activities with diverse age groups.

●Valid Texas driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within the county.

●Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

●CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

●Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions:

●Primarily field-based across Bastrop County with frequent outdoor work.

●Occasional evenings and weekends based on community programming needs.

Salary and Benefits: A background check is required and is paid for by the employer.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

●The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program

activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

●While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of

time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

●The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

●The employee must occasionally lift/move equipment of 100 pounds or more.

●The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

●This position requires frequent outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and light

rain.

●Must be able to stand, walk, run, bend, and lift for extended periods while facilitating activities.

●Will regularly lift and transport heavy equipment to and from the Mobile Recreation Unit.

●Frequent county-wide travel using a BCC vehicle or personal transportation (mileage reimbursement available).

●Evening and weekend hours to support community events and programs.

●Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, mud, and outdoor allergens may occur depending on location and activity.

●Must be comfortable working in public spaces, including parks, school grounds, and event sites with children, youth,

and families.

Interested candidates please send resume to Human Resources Director, Veronika Greenwald at

veronika@bastropcares.org