Recreation Coordinator (Childcare Programs) - Open & Promotional

City of Hercules; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hercules is seeking a Full Time Recreation Coordinator (Childcare Programs) to lead and coordinate childcare, preschool, after-school and teen services within the Parks and Recreation Department.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, organized professional with strong leadership, communication and program-development skills, capable of recruiting and guiding part-time staff, coordinating multiple programs, and promoting safe, engaging, and affordable recreation opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, organized recreation professional with community focus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple childcare programs and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate designated programs and services.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations, schedules and activities.
• Recruit, train and supervise part-time staff.
• Develop marketing strategies for Parks and Recreation programs.
• Prepare reports and budgets; provide customer service.
• Manage Kidz centers childcare, preschool, after-school and summer programs.
• Plan staff schedules and recruit part-time personnel.
• Oversee enrollment and marketing for programs.
• Establish relationships with parents, schools and community partners.
• Assist in grant proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Job description

Recreation Coordinator (Childcare Programs)

The City of Hercules is currently seeking to fill a Full Time Recreation Coordinator vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Community

The City of Hercules blends its rich history with thoughtful planning to create a vibrant, transit-oriented community. Ideally located between San Francisco and Napa, Hercules offers safe neighborhoods, scenic biking and walking trails, and a thriving, multicultural waterfront. With a population of over 26,000, the city embraces smart growth principles, ensuring development aligns with the Central Hercules Plan while maintaining the charm and quality that residents value.

Strategically positioned at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 4, Hercules provides convenient access to the entire Bay Area. Emerging technology and knowledge-based industries are recognizing its potential, contributing to local employment growth.

The city boasts excellent public safety, recreational, and educational services within a welcoming environment of attractive homes, inviting neighborhoods, and expanding retail districts.

The Parks and Recreation Department

The Parks & Recreation Department creates community through people, parks, and programs. The department strengthens community image and sense of place, fosters human development, supports economic development, strengthens safety and security, promotes health and wellness, increases cultural unity, and provides recreational experiences.

The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreation classes that cater to all ages and help to promote a healthy lifestyle. Our classes provide a great opportunity to have fun and exercise while interacting with others in a safe environment.

City of Hercules Mission Statement

"Our mission is to lead our diverse community and enhance the quality of life in the City of Hercules, now and in the future. We do this by providing effective, efficient, responsive, and innovative services with integrity and a culture of transparency."

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded recreation professional who is passionate about creating engaging, safe, and enriching experiences for children, youth, and teens. They bring strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to coordinate multiple programs, develop creative activities, and support the daily operations of childcare centers, preschool, after-school programs, summer camps, and teen services. The successful candidate is an effective team leader who can recruit, train, guide, and motivate part-time staff while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for both employees and program participants.

Full job description can be found here https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hercules/classspecs

Recreation Coordinator (Childcare Programs) Job Description

Under general direction, plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of the designated programs and services; actively works to promote the City's programs and services in a quality manner that conveys the City's goals of providing responsive, cost-effective and innovative government services; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap or change depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Parks and Recreation Manager or designee. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of the designated programs and services.
• Assists in providing recreation programs and services, including coordinating, implementing and scheduling programs and services for various age groups and interests.
• Coordinates day-to-day operations, schedules and activities for the designated programs and services.
• Serves as an information resource for staff and the general public; receives and evaluates complaints, resolving when possible or referring to the Parks and Recreation Director if needed.
• Develops effective marketing strategies to promote all Parks and Recreation programs and services.
• Prepares a variety of reports and professional business letters, proofreads for accuracy, completeness and compliance with City policies, correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Assists in all aspects of hiring part-time staff including but not limited to recruiting, selecting, training and supervising part-time employees.
• Assists with the planning and supervision of City-wide events, which may include occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Maintains good public relations by working cooperatively and professionally with City employees and the general public.
• Observes, researches and recommends new program ideas and fundraising opportunities.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Parks and Recreation programs and services.
• Assists with the preparation of grant proposals.
• Provides administrative and customer service support duties in the main office as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of the department's budget.
• Performs related duties as required.

When Assigned to the Childcare Kidz centers, Preschool, Camps, and Teens Programs

• Coordinates and manages all programs at the Kidz centers, Tiny Tots Center for children, youth and teens, including preschool, after school and summer programs; directing summer camps for children, youth and teens, including daily programs, and summer entertainment.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of the assigned staff and participates in selection of part-time personnel. Helps develop and execute program plans, program schedules, daily agendas and corresponding curriculums.
• Oversees program marketing, participant enrollment and program preparation.
• Attend meetings and other organizations that may be necessary.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with City staff, parents, adults, youth, school officials, non-profits, community and governmental agencies, and other members of the community.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of part-time staff and provides recommendations; provides lead direction, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned