Community Recreation Lead: Programs & Events

City of SeaTac; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (PERS)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Transit commuter benefits

Job summary

City of SeaTac's Community Recreation Specialist helps deliver high-quality recreation experiences for SeaTac residents. Under the Community Recreation Supervisor, you will plan, prepare, coordinate, and implement programs, oversee front desk operations, and support facility rentals and budget tracking.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, plus experience in facility operations and recreation programming.

Qualifications

• Requires strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with facility operations and recreation programming preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement recreation programs for diverse groups.
• Oversee facility rentals, scheduling, and front desk operations.
• Train and supervise volunteers and part-time staff.
• Maintain program records, reports, and accounts in recreation software.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and revenue tracking.
• Support marketing materials and outreach to communities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

College-level coursework in recreation, leisure studies, or related field

Job description

City of SeaTac's Community Recreation Specialist helps deliver high-quality recreation experiences for SeaTac residents. Under the Community Recreation Supervisor, you will plan, prepare, coordinate, and implement programs, oversee front desk operations, and support facility rentals and budget tracking.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, plus experience in facility operations and recreation programming.