Community Recreation & Events Lead

City of Arcadia; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement plan

Vision Plan for employee and family

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Bilingual pay

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement/advancement

Job summary

The City of Arcadia's Recreation and Community Services Department seeks a team-oriented coordinator to oversee a variety of youth and adult recreation programs, events, and classes. The role involves supervising part-time staff and contract workers, coordinating schedules, and ensuring high-quality program delivery.

The successful candidate will work evenings and weekends as needed and collaborate with schools, community groups, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in the field of recreation including experience working with youth and/or coordinating and facilitating programs and special events.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. An Associate's degree with an emphasis in recreation, child development, physical education or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, promote and provide direction in recreation programs.
• Coordinate, promote, implement and evaluate recreation activities, including youth and adult excursions, community-wide special events, after school and summer playgrounds, youth and adult sports leagues.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate part‑time and contract employees.
• Coordinate payroll information for assigned personnel.
• Prepare work schedules for part‑time recreation staff.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in recreation/related field

Job description

The City of Arcadia's Recreation and Community Services Department seeks a team-oriented coordinator to oversee a variety of youth and adult recreation programs, events, and classes. The role involves supervising part-time staff and contract workers, coordinating schedules, and ensuring high-quality program delivery.

The successful candidate will work evenings and weekends as needed and collaborate with schools, community groups, and vendors.