Community Recreation Specialist

City of SeaTac, WA; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of SeaTac, WA is seeking a Community Recreation Specialist to plan and deliver diverse recreation programs, manage front desk operations at the SeaTac Community Center, and oversee facility rentals. You will support program budgeting and provide excellent customer service to patrons, volunteers, and partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in recreation programming, facility operations, and recreation software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• College-level coursework in recreation, leisure studies, or related field is preferred.
• Two years of recreation program or community center operations experience is preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement recreation programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Oversee facility rentals, scheduling, and front desk operations.
• Train, coordinate, and monitor volunteers and part-time staff.
• Maintain program records, reports, schedules, and recreation software accounts.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron inquiries.
• Assist with program budgeting, purchasing, and revenue tracking.
• Support marketing efforts through brochures, flyers, and digital content.
• Build relationships with community partners, schools, agencies, and vendors.
• Open and close the facility; work evenings and weekends.
• Administer basic First Aid and CPR as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Facility operations

Recreation programming

Recreation software

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in recreation or related field

CPRP certification preferred

Tools

Recreation software

Job description

The City of SeaTac’s Recreation Division is dedicated to building a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant community. We serve residents of all ages through recreation programs, cultural arts, fitness, sports, community events, and facility rentals. Our work is grounded in the City’s core values of Trustworthiness, Accountability, Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, and Collaboration — and we’re looking for team members who embody these values in everything they do.

The Community Recreation Specialist plays a key role in delivering high-quality recreation experiences for the SeaTac community. Under the direction of the Community Recreation Supervisor, this position plans, prepares, coordinates, and implements recreation programs, classes, and community events; oversees front desk operations at the SeaTac Community Center; manages facility rentals; supports program budgeting; and provides exceptional customer service to patrons, volunteers, and partner organizations.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, along with technical abilities in facility operations, recreation programming, and reporting through recreation software. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, adaptable, resilient, and committed to serving a diverse community with professionalism and care.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement recreation programs for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and special populations
• Oversee facility rentals, scheduling, and front desk operations
• Train, coordinate, and monitor volunteers and part-time staff
• Maintain program records, reports, schedules, and recreation software accounts
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron inquiries
• Assist with program budgeting, purchasing, and revenue tracking
• Support marketing efforts through brochures, flyers, and digital content
• Build strong relationships with community partners, schools, agencies, and vendors
• Open and close the facility; work evenings and weekends
• Administer basic First Aid and CPR as needed

• High School diploma or GED
• College-level coursework in recreation, leisure studies, or related field
• Two (2) years of recreation program or community center operations experience
• Supervisory experience preferred

• CPRP certification preferred
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License by date of hire
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days

Why SeaTac?

• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to innovate and grow recreation programs
• A diverse community that values inclusion and engagement
• Work that directly impacts quality of life for residents
• A role where your creativity, energy, and passion for recreation truly matter