Recreation Coordinator - Senior Programs (part-time)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

PenMet Parks is seeking a part-time Recreation Coordinator to develop, deliver, and evaluate programs for older adults in Gig Harbor. You will lead classes, plan budgets, coordinate logistics, and assess outcomes to support wellbeing and community engagement.

Responsibilities include recruiting staff and instructors, managing contracts, and collaborating with district partners on marketing and events. The role emphasizes inclusivity and responsive customer service in a busy office setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive recreational programming experience for older adults.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, public administration, education, or related field(s).
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Public Administration with two additional years of experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, and evaluate staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors.
• Knowledge of budgeting, marketing, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site leadership and instruction to older adult participants.
• Develops, plans, promotes, and implements program components, budgets, schedules, and evaluation metrics.
• Prepares program reports outlining performance measures and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains records related to program operations, attendance, and performance measures.
• Ensures activities comply with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors.
• Manages contracted service providers, including procurement, contract development, evaluation, and invoice processing.
• Develops and manages annual and program-specific budgets; reports on performance data.

Skills

Customer service

Budgeting

Organization

Training/coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Associate degree with substitution

Job description

Part Time Gig Harbor, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $35.41 To $46.22 Hourly

Supervisor’s Title: Director of Recreation Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Supervised: Recreation Specialist,Recreation Instructors,Recreation Leaders, Contractors

Creation/Revisions Date: October 13, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Recreation Coordinator, Senior Programs advances the mission of PenMet Parks by developing, delivering, and evaluating recreation programs that support older adults’ social, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Program areas include enrichment, lifelong learning, health and fitness, arts, trips and travel, and social connection. This position also collaborates with the recreation team on District special events and other community programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Provides on-site leadership and instruction to older adult program participants in classes, activities, and enrichment programs.

2. Develops, plans, promotes, and implements all components of assigned program area, includes coordinating, administering and evaluation recreation programs.

3. Creates program plans that include purpose, budget, target audience, logistics, schedules, and evaluation metrics.

4. Prepares and presents program reports outlining performance measures, successes, and opportunities for improvement.

5. Maintains accurate records related to program operations, attendance, implementation, and performance measures.

6. Ensures activities comply with Federal, State, and Local laws and standards, as well as District policies and procedures.

7. Identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes, and services.

8. Evaluates and recommends new and existing programs, classes and events, considering District goals, community needs, and industry trends.

9. Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors; works with other District staff to facilitate and coordinate training and coaching as needed.

10. Manages contracted service providers, including procurement, contract development, evaluation, and invoice processing.

11. Develops and manages annual and program-specific budgets; assists in developing program financial and other performance goals; reports on performance data and program insight to inform budget planning and decision making.

12. Researches, purchases, and inventories supplies and equipment necessary for program delivery.

13. Builds effective working relationships with community groups, businesses, agencies, to maximize programming and outreach.

14. Coordinates with other District staff for the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.

15. Provides customer support—including phone assistance, registration, public inquiries, and complaint resolution—in a timely and professional manner.

16. Demonstrates responsibility and ownership for delivering results and meeting organizational objectives.

17. Supports and maintains an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

18. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible recreational programming experience for older adults.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, public administration, education, or related field(s).
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Public Administration and two additional years of experience may be substituted for the required degree.

Professional Licenses/Certifications: None.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrates active interest in continual learning to enhance and apply new functional skills.
• Effectively applies a thorough knowledge of the organization and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations to all actions.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assesses the work to be performed and sets appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
• Prioritizes and organizes work plans based on objectives and desiredoutcomes.
• Collaborates and shares responsibility for decisions and monitors progress toward goals by establishing strong feedback channels.
• Ensure work is thoughtfully and professionally completed.
• Assesses situations effectively and take initiative with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Prolonged periods of time may be spent using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• This position will require seeing, talking, walking, standing, bending, and carrying.
• This position will require sitting for long periods of time and walking and/or standing is only required occasionally.
• The position will occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

“This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Peninsula Metropolitan Park District provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.”

Benefits: PEBB Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement Plan, and Employee Discounts.

The full salary range for this position is posted. New hires typically start between the minimum and market within the salary range. PenMet Parks may offer a slightly higher salary based on experience, internal equity, and factors impacting the market, aligning with District policy and procedure.

Supervisor’s Title: Director of Recreation Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Supervised: Recreation Specialist,Recreation Instructors,Recreation Leaders, Contractors

Creation/Revisions Date: October 13, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Recreation Coordinator, Senior Programs advances the mission of PenMet Parks by developing, delivering, and evaluating recreation programs that support older adults’ social, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Program areas include enrichment, lifelong learning, health and fitness, arts, trips and travel, and social connection. This position also collaborates with the recreation team on District special events and other community programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Provides on-site leadership and instruction to older adult program participants in classes, activities, and enrichment programs.

2. Develops, plans, promotes, and implements all components of assigned program area, includes coordinating, administering and evaluation recreation programs.

3. Creates program plans that include purpose, budget, target audience, logistics, schedules, and evaluation metrics.

4. Prepares and presents program reports outlining performance measures, successes, and opportunities for improvement.

5. Maintains accurate records related to program operations, attendance, implementation, and performance measures.

6. Ensures activities comply with Federal, State, and Local laws and standards, as well as District policies and procedures.

7. Identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes, and services.

8. Evaluates and recommends new and existing programs, classes and events, considering District goals, community needs, and industry trends.

9. Recruits, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers, and contracted instructors; works with other District staff to facilitate and coordinate training and coaching as needed.

10. Manages contracted service providers, including procurement, contract development, evaluation, and invoice processing.

11. Develops and manages annual and program-specific budgets; assists in developing program financial and other performance goals; reports on performance data and program insight to inform budget planning and decision making.

12. Researches, purchases, and inventories supplies and equipment necessary for program delivery.

13. Builds effective working relationships with community groups, businesses, agencies, to maximize programming and outreach.

14. Coordinates with other District staff for the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.

15. Provides customer support—including phone assistance, registration, public inquiries, and complaint resolution—in a timely and professional manner.

16. Demonstrates responsibility and ownership for delivering results and meeting organizational objectives.

17. Supports and maintains an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

18. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible recreational programming experience for older adults.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, public administration, education, or related field(s).
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Public Administration and two additional years of experience may be substituted for the required degree.

Professional Licenses/Certifications: None.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrates active interest in continual learning to enhance and apply new functional skills.
• Effectively applies a thorough knowledge of the organization and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations to all actions.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Assesses the work to be performed and sets appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters.
• Prioritizes and organizes work plans based on objectives and desiredoutcomes.
• Collaborates and shares responsibility for decisions and monitors progress toward goals by establishing strong feedback channels.
• Ensure work is thoughtfully and professionally completed.
• Assesses situations effectively and take initiative with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Prolonged periods of time may be spent using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• This position will require seeing, talking, walking, standing, bending, and carrying.
• This position will require sitting for long periods of time and walking and/or standing is only required occasionally.
• The position will occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

“This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Peninsula Metropolitan Park District provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires.”

Benefits: PEBB Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement Plan, and Employee Discounts.

The full salary range for this position is posted. New hires typically start between the minimum and market within the salary range. PenMet Parks may offer a slightly higher salary based on experience, internal equity, and factors impacting the market, aligning with District policy and procedure.

Schedule may fluctuate to serve programming, most programming is during business hours Monday -Friday, with occasional weekends
20 hours per week