Recreation Program Coordinator
April 2026
RECREATION PROGRAM COODINATOR
JOB FAMILY: Parks and Recreation
EEO CATEGORY: Professional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Recreation Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, and implements the youth and senior program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Creates and develops a variety of recreation programs that cater to the interests and needs of the community or target audience.
• Organizes special events and activities, such as holiday celebrations, summer camps, tournaments, and festivals.
• Engages with community members or participants to assess their interests and preferences, gather feedback, and ensure that programs and events are well-received and attended. • Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers to assist with running programs and events. • Develops and manages budgets for programs and events. • Promotes programs and events through various channels. • Monitors program outcomes and participant satisfaction and evaluates program effectiveness.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Methods, materials, equipment, and strategies used in early childhood, youth, and senior citizen development and education
• Development milestones and needs of pre-school-aged children, youth, and seniors • Principles of budget preparation and monitoring
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Recreation Program Coordinator
April 2026
• Computer usage including related software
Skills and Abilities to:
• Patiently work with children, youth, and seniors individually and in groups • Perform the duties of an emergency worker in the event of a natural or other disaster • Understand and respond to the public’s and staff’s requests for assistance both on the phone and in person
• Participate in children’s educational, arts and crafts, and playground activities • Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, gerontology, social services, or a related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience working with pre-school-aged children, youth, or seniors, or related experience.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• First aid and CPR certificates
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an indoor office environment • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work