Recreation Program Leader

City of Roseville; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roseville is seeking a Recreation Program Leader to oversee day-to-day operations of the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department's sports facilities. You will help manage the Placer Valley Soccer Complex and coordinate programs, rentals, and events with a focus on safety and customer service.

Ideal candidates bring two seasons of experience in recreation administration, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid CA driver’s license, with CPR/First Aid within six months.

Qualifications

• Two seasons of paid experience in administering and coordinating recreation programs or a related field.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, GED, or higher level degree.
• Valid California driver’s license by date of appointment and CPR/First Aid within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and leadership of the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.
• Facilitate field rental permits and allocation processes for sports organizations.
• Coordinate adult and youth leagues and tournaments.
• Assist with leading concessions operations for the complex.

Skills

Staff leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Recreation Program Leader.

CLOSING DATE: Upon receipt of the first 100 applications or December 11, 2026, whichever occurs first

Duties

Come join the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department in the role of Recreation Program Leader. The City of Roseville is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Recreation Program Leader to join our Sports Section to assist with the day-to-day operations of the new Placer Valley Soccer Complex as well as other sports programming and facility coordination. In this role, some of your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the day-to-day operations and leadership of the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.


• Facilitating field rental permits and allocation processes for sports organizations.


• Coordinating adult and/or youth sports leagues and tournaments.


• Assist with leading the Placer Valley Soccer Complex concessions operations.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in leading staff to successfully operate athletic facilities and programs. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills, have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, and is available evening and weekend hours. If this sounds like a role you will thrive in, apply today to join a department where you will enhance lives and the community by providing exceptional experiences!

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Training

Experience

Two (2) seasons of paid experience in administering and coordinating recreation programs or a related field.

Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates within six (6) months of hire.

When Assigned To Aquatics

Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate by date of appointment.

Possession of American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificates by date of appointment.

Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent certificate by date of appointment.

Possession of Advanced First Aid or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is desirable.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restrictions in duties assigned and licenses required pursuant to 29 CFR

• 570.

Supplemental Information

Additional Information

Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.


• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found athttp://www.naces.orgorwww.aice-eval.org.


• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.


• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.