Recreation Coordinator

City of Azusa; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Azusa seeks a Recreation Coordinator to manage community programs and activities. This role involves overseeing recreation staff, planning events, developing programs, and ensuring the quality and safety of recreational services. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in recreation management.

Benefits

Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution

Bilingual Incentive Pay

City Paid Deferred Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in recreation programs.
• 2 years of lead experience in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee recreation services and programs.
• Evaluate current programs and staff performance.
• Develop comprehensive plans for future recreation needs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Recreation Program Management

Community Engagement

Education

HS/GED

Job description

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

$31.38 - $38.15 Hourly

$5,439.98 - $6,612.33 Monthly
$65,278.56 - $79,347.96 Annually

Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Online applications will be accepted beginningTuesday, May 27,2025 through Thursday, June 19, 2025OR until 150 applications are received, whichever comes first.Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the division operations including the City’s recreation programs designed to satisfy recreational needs of the community; performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Recreation Coordinator is a professional level classification in the City’s Community Resources Department. Incumbents plan and oversee a variety of recreation services, events, activities and programs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Recreation Manager. Provides work guidance and direction to Recreation department subordinate staff, volunteers and administrative support employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for City-wide recreation services.
• Organizes, directs, and evaluates recreation programs involving contract classes, trips, senior programs, after-school programs, day camps, special events, teen activities, youth and adult sports, and aquatics.
• Assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of part-time, contract, and full-time staff.
• Evaluates current programs, staff, and facilities.
• Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs of department services.
• Reviews program and budget expenditures; assist in developing division budget.
• Researches and prepares specific justifications.
• Evaluates program attendance, participant responses and cost, and make recommendations regarding the continuance or cancellation of programs; create new programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, and directs assigned City recreation facilities.
• inspects recreation areas and facilities to ensure proper and safe use of equipment.
• Participates in long-term planning to assess future recreation needs.
• Researches new operational techniques, methods, and equipment; make recommendations for purchase or implementation.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies.
• Prepares bid specifications for the purchase of recreation equipment and other items; writes requests for proposals.
• Selects Recreation employees; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; initiates disciplinary actions.
• Works with organized community groups and committees to promote and organize programs; acts as a Recreation and Family Services Department representative with school district officials.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops to keep informed on progressive ideas and trends in recreation programs and management techniques.
• Conducts special studies as assigned by the Director of Recreation and Family Services and submits related reports.
• Ensures maintenance and scheduling of department vehicle fleet.
• Represents the City at business and/or other civic gatherings.
• Attends meetings in Director’s absence and/or to represent the Department; may act as lead in the Director’s absence.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Education: HS/GED and supplemented by course work in recreation, public/business administration or other related fields.
• Experience: Three (3) years of responsible recreation experience including two years of experience in a lead capacity in recreation programs, social services, senior or youth activities.

Licenses or Certification

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Activities, facilities, arrangements, resources, and equipment common to modern leisure time programs.
• Principles of supervision.
• Office management; facility maintenance.
• City budgetary processes.
• Publicity mediums and promotional materials and training programs dealing with recreation.
• Programs for maintaining security and enforcing regulations at parks and recreational facilities.

Ability

• Prepare staff reports, including reports for City Council and City Manager.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work weekend and/or overtime hours as needed.
• Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of technical and administrative support personnel.
• Professional-level recreation program planning, scheduling, and implementation in one or more specialized areas.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting and in the field.
• Work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical Conditions

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility.
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
• Verbally communicate to exchange information.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Recruitment Process:All applicants are required to submit a complete City applicationat www.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening(Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process(Oral Interview):Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!