Recreation Coordinator

Recreation Coordinator

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD INFORMATION: This recruitment is Open Until Filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The first review of applications is anticipated to take place during the week of July 20, 2026. POSITION: Recreation Coordinator is a member of the Recreation and Community Services Department. The position is responsible for the planning and coordination of any of the following areas: aquatics, youth and adult sports programs, seniors, park activities, classes, camps, facilities, youth and teen programming, special events, and/or assisting in the formulation of a variety of leisure and senior and social services programs. This position is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and selected holidays for City events or programs. There is currently one (1) opening for this position.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Facilitate registration for programs, activities and classes
• Coordinate special event logistics
• Assist in the preparation of the Recreation Division budget
• Provide excellent customer service
• Handle selection of volunteer and seasonal personnel
• Assist in the supervision, training, and evaluation of personnel
• Prepare reports, news releases, and marketing materials, including social media outreach
• Monitor facility maintenance and implement safety standards for programs and personnel
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Recreation Managers or Recreation Supervisors

Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible municipal recreation experience; or any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, ability, and skill needed for the position
• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in recreation, public policy or administration, or a related field or a combination of work experience.
• Required to obtain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification within three months of employment.
• Certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Recreational activities, events, and facilities.

Ability to:

• Research, analyze, and make sound recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, prepare personnel, program and facility schedules.
• Work effectively with the public, including, but not limited to marketing recreation programs and classes.
• Demonstrate effective customer service while promoting the organizational values of the City.
• Typical word processing, customized computer software and social media applications.
• First aid, health and safety practices for recreation programs and facilities.
• Organize and coordinate special events.
• Supervision of municipal recreation programs.
• Follow written and oral directions, while exercising initiative and independence.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other City employees and community groups.