Community Services Program Coordinator

City-of-Rohnert-Park,-C; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rohnert Park seeks a dedicated Community Services Program Coordinator who will plan, organize, and oversee recreation programs, facilities, and events. You will lead part-time staff, coordinate youth activities, aquatics operations, and private rentals, while fostering safe, welcoming spaces for families and neighbors.

As a hands-on leader, you will mentor staff, build strong community relationships, and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Plans, coordinates, and provides direction for one or more recreation programs.
• Supervises part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Develops welcoming community spaces and safe, engaging experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct recreation program operations and events.
• Oversee aquatics operations, facilities, and private event rentals.
• Recruit, train, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers; mentor staff.

Skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Customer service

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Lifeguard/WSI training

Job description

The City of Rohnert Parkis seeking (1) dedicated, enthusiastic, organized, and creative Community Services Program Coordinatorwho is a recreation professional passionate about providing high-quality programs and creating welcoming community spaces. The Community Services Program Coordinator will bring experience in one or more of the following recreational areas: planning and coordinating youth activities; overseeing aquatics operations, including youth swim lessons, recreation swim, and lap swim; or overseeing recreation facility operations and private event rentals. They will have experience leading part-time staff, including Recreation Leaders, Lifeguard/Swim Instructors, and/or Facility Attendants. This individual is a strong communicator and hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring staff, building positive relationships with families and community members, and creating safe, engaging experiences for participants of all ages. They are resourceful, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Above all, they take initiative, approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and are excited to contribute new ideas that strengthen programs and services for the Rohnert Park community.

IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD DECEMBER 3, 2026

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversite for one or more recreation program; coordinates programs which may include: youth programs, aquatics, youth and adult sports, summer programs, special interest classes, and community events; operates recreation and sports facilities, including swimming pool, sports center, and recreation centers; provides administrative support and program assistance to the Community Services Supervisor; fosters cooperative working relationships with various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Community Services Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction and provides training to part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for recreation program coordination, administration, and/or day-to-day operational responsibilities. Incumbents are responsible for supervising, coordinating, and participating in recreation programs to ensure that recreation programs, activities, and services are safe and effective and provide the highest level of customer satisfaction for public use. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and directing the recreation program operations, activities, and services in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the operations and activities of one or more recreation program and/or facilities. This class is distinguished from the Community Services Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class and has overall program, budgetary, and administrative responsibility for multiple recreation activities and facilities or a comprehensive recreational program.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates one or more recreation programs, activities, and/or systems at one or multiple sites; establishes schedules and methods for providing community and recreation services; recommends improvements or modifications.
• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the day-to-day operations of one or more recreation programs and/or facilities.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and provides recommendations; provides supervision, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; prepares weekly and daily schedules; provides input and provides documentation for performance evaluations.
• Works with community groups and residents in the development and coordination of recreation programs; oversees and coordinates scheduling of activities, games, and events.
• Monitors contract agreements with service providers; recruits, hires, trains, and supervises contract employees.
• Estimates costs of supplies and materials; orders supplies and materials for projects and activities; maintains records of purchase orders; assists in developing budget figures for specified areas; monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Updates, plans and conducts safety training and certification courses which may include first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), lifeguard, water safety instruction (WSI), Title 22, and other courses for Recreation Services and City staff.
• Plans, staffs, supervises, and implements assigned special events.
• Acts as a representative to patrons and residents regarding questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation program operations, activities, and services.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies including ensuring compliance for insurance and liability coverage.
• Travels to assigned program sites to monitor program activities.
• Monitors the proper and safe use of program facilities by the general public; patrols recreational facilities to ensure adherence to rules and ordinances; interprets and applies policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations; assists in education about the enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Creates marketing materials for recreational programs, including developing and preparing brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials; maintains and updates informational kiosk and websites as needed.
• Administers and trains staff in the use of the automated program for registrations and program fees; oversees rental and registration activities and ensures accurate record-keeping for program receipts.
• Maintains