Community Recreation Specialist

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

Basic Function

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.

Representative Duties

• 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

Required Education And Experience

• 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

Licenses And Other Requirements

• 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

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance

• Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

Retirement

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Social Security Replacement

The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

Deferred Compensation

Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave

• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
• Management leave for exempt personnel

Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.