Recreation Coordinator I

City Of Lathrop; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Lathrop is seeking a Recreation Coordinator I to oversee and coordinate youth and adult sports programs and facilities, and assist with training and supervision of volunteers and coaches. This role develops day-to-day recreation operations, schedules leagues, monitors expenditures, and maintains records while promoting programs through outreach and community engagement.

A strong volunteer base is built to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other City staff and the public.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and supervises the day-to-day operations of a recreation program; assists with the preparation of the Department budget; recommends and monitors expenditures; purchases all supplies for assigned programs.
• Responds to public inquiries about programs; develops a volunteer base; promotes public awareness of activities through media and flyers; maintains contact with community members and groups.
• Maintains records and reports on activities, attendance, supplies and other information; develops and recommends new programs; reviews and evaluates current programs.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and coordinates sports programs and leagues; schedules the leagues and programs.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates officials, coaches, and volunteers; supervises officials, coaches and volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Coordinator I

The current recruitment is to fill a vacancy in the Sports Division.

The Position

The City of Lathrop is currently recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator in the Recreation Division. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating youth and adult sports programs, facilities and assists with the training and supervision of volunteers and coaches.

POSITION INFORMATION

City of Lathrop

The City of Lathrop is currently recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator in the Recreation Division. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating youth and adult sports programs, facilities and assists with the training and supervision of volunteers and coaches. Additional duties include but are not limited to; develops, implements, and oversees the day-to-day operations of recreation programs, including youth and adult sports leagues and activities. Coordinates program and league schedule, monitors expenditures, and purchases necessary program supplies and equipment. Maintains accurate records and reports related to attendance, activities, supplies, and other program information while regularly evaluating existing programs and recommending new programs and services to meet community needs. Responds to public inquiries through telephone, correspondence, and public meetings while promoting programs and activities through various outreach efforts, including flyers, media, and direct community engagement. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with community members, organizations, and community groups while developing a strong volunteer base. Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates officials, coaches, and volunteers to ensure recreation programs and sports leagues are operated safely, efficiently, and successfully.

About Lathrop

Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.

The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

Essential Functions

Including, but not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements and supervises the day-to-day operations of a recreation program; assists with the preparation of the Department budget; recommends and monitors expenditures; purchases all supplies for assigned programs.
• Responds to public inquiries about programs made by telephone, correspondence or during public meetings; develops a volunteer base; promotes public awareness of available activities through the media, newspapers and flyers; maintains contact with individual community members and various community groups.
• Maintains records and reports on activities, attendance, supplies and other pertinent information for assigned recreation programs and activities; develops and recommends new programs; reviews and evaluates current programs.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and coordinates sports programs and leagues; schedules the various leagues and sports programs.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates officials, coaches, and volunteers; supervises officials, coaches and volunteers.

The Ideal Candidate

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other City staff and the public.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Be reliable, courteous, responsible, friendly, and punctual.
• Provide feedback and look for ways to improve and enhance the participant experience.

Supervision Exercised/Received

Receives general supervision from the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee. May exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned volunteers.

Salary

• Recreation Coordinator I - $62,051 to $75,423 Annually.

Education and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of responsible experience in recreation, sports, youth and adult program coordination or a related field, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

License/Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license and CPR certification.

Other Information

Physical Working Conditions

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.

EEOC

The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Retirement

• Tier one - CalPERS Classic employees prior to April 30, 2011; 2% at 55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
  • Employee contribution is 7%.
• Tier two - CalPERS Classic employees hired after April 29, 2011; 2% at 60 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
  • Employee contribution is 7%.
• Tier three - New CalPERS members hired after December 31, 2012; 2% at 62 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • Employee contribution is 7.75%.

Social Security/Medicare

No participation in Social Security; there is a deduction for Medicare

Retiree Health

• City-paid retiree medical 55-65 = same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1)
• City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) = Minimum Employer Contribution ($158 for 2025)
• Vesting Schedule upon retirement from the City:
  • Hired on or before December 31, 2014, 100% vested
  • Hired on or after January 1, 201