RECREATION COORDINATOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

City of Newport Beach currently seeks a full-time Recreation Coordinator for the Oasis Senior Center. This role will oversee daily operations, programs, and services of the Oasis Fitness Center, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining an organized, safe space for older adults.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, judgment, and staff supervision abilities. The eligible list may be used for future Recreation Coordinator vacancies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience developing programs and activities or at least one year with a public recreation agency.
• Associate degree from an accredited college with major work in recreation administration, human services, or public administration.
• Driver's license valid in California with acceptable driving record.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and foster a safe, welcoming environment for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations, programs, and services of the Oasis Fitness Center.
• Provide excellent customer service and clear communication with participants and staff.
• Supervise staff and ensure a safe, engaging environment for older adults.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Staff supervision

Safety and welcoming environment

Education

Associate degree in recreation administration

Related field (human services/public administration)

Job description

Come join the City of Newport BeachRecreation and Senior Services Department! Check out this videoto see what it's like working for the City.

Currently, there is one full-time Recreation Coordinator vacancy at the Oasis Senior Center. This position will coordinate the daily operations, programs, and services of the OASIS Fitness Center. The ideal candidate possesses excellent customer service and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience supporting fitness and wellness programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively supervise staff while promoting a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for older adults. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used for future Recreation Coordinator vacancies.

Selection Components:

Application Evaluation:Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 16, 2026, or at 150 applications- whichever occurs first.Candidates are required to submit a resumefor the application package to be considered complete. The most qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 05,2026.Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill futurevacancies as they occur.

Career Path:
The career path for this position is: Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.
Schedule:This position will work a 5/40 schedule.

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of experience in developing programs and activitiesOR at least one year working directly with public recreation agency or program.

Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, human services and development, public administration, or a related field.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.