RECREATION COORDINATOR

Salary : $63,279.32 - $87,231.30 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 260720B1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Center / Programs
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.


Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 08/31/26 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 09/14/26 - Oral interview
The ideal candidate is an organized, customer-focused recreation professional with experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating a variety of recreation programs, classes, and community events, while effectively managing multiple priorities, coordinating program logistics, registrations, facilities, contracts, and budgets, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Under direction, coordinates, organizes, and conducts a variety of recreational, cultural, and community service programs, including, but not limited to, day camps, aquatics, youth, seniors, sports, teens, classes, cultural arts, special events, childcare and nature programs; develops and plans program activities, services, and registrations; coordinates contractual services; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Under direction, plans, organizes, publicizes, coordinates, and conducts a comprehensive offering of recreation classes and community events; handles multiple tasks and assignments; assists with facility maintenance, programming, and monitoring of facility use; ensures necessary precautions are taken for the safety of participants and spectators; assists in the development and evaluation of programs and services; interviews, assesses, trains, supervises, and evaluates employees; may provide feedback on the services provided by contractors and volunteers; assists with staff meetings and in-service training; coordinates registration, fee collection, and record keeping; acts as liaison with school district and other agencies; prepares and presents written and oral reports as requested; designs, evaluates, and recommends additions or modifications to programs or activities; determines facility equipment, scheduling, and staffing requirements of programs and events; may administer operational and program budgets; enforces policies and procedures; renders routine first aid when needed; operates general office equipment including personal computers; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:

Knowledge of recreation and leadership techniques; the principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill in operating computers and related software.

Ability to lead and train others; evaluate and coordinate numerous programs; motivate and guide staff; understand community needs; understand and implement written and oral instructions; maintain records; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, contractors, and the public.

Education/Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Social Science, Public Administration, Leisure Studies, or a related field and two years of paid leadership experience in a recreational, cultural, social, or community services program. NOTE: A degree is preferred. However, additional paid leadership experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years. A Master's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Social Science, Public Administration, Leisure Studies, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required paid leadership experience.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Communicable Disease, and First Aid Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services Department, within six months of appointment.

Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: Ability to communicate in a second language.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Recreation Coordinator. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Describe your experience administering contract recreation classes or similar fee-based programs. Include:• Types of programs administered• Number of instructors/contractors coordinated• Responsibilities for recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and evaluation• Methods used to monitor program performance and participant satisfaction• Any improvements you implemented to increase enrollment, revenue, or service quality(250 words max)
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Describe your experience planning, organizing, promoting, and evaluating recreation programs, classes, or community events. Include examples of your role in coordinating logistics, staffing, marketing, and event operations. (250 words max)
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Describe your experience interviewing, training, supervising, evaluating, or providing performance feedback to employees, instructors, contractors, or volunteers. Include the number of individuals supervised and the scope of your responsibilities. (250 words max)
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What is the highest level of education you have received?

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

06


Which statement best describes your educational background?

• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Social Science, Public Administration or Leisure Studies.
• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Social Science, Public Administration or Leisure Studies.
• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a closely related field.
• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a different field.
• I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a different field.
• I have an associate's degree.
• I do not possess a degree.

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How many years of paid leadership experience in a recreational, cultural, social or community services program have you completed?

• No experience
• Less than a year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years

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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

• Yes
• No

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