Recreation Programming Coordinator

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a Recreation Programming Coordinator to oversee citywide recreation initiatives. The role involves planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating diverse programs across assigned areas, with collaboration across departments and community partners.

Qualified applicants will hold a bachelor’s degree and have two years of recreation experience, including leadership roles such as Recreation Leader 2 or higher.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate citywide recreation programs and activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with department personnel, community organizations and the public.
• Supervise seasonal, temporary, volunteer and permanent recreation staff as required.
• Meet eligibility and credential requirements for the civil service examination.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This is recreation programming work planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating new and ongoing specialized recreation activities and programs on a citywide basis. Employees in this class are responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, citywide recreation program in one of the following assignment areas: Afterschool & Early Childhood, Aquatics, Athletics, Intellectual & Physical Disabilities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or Outdoor Experiences. Employees in this class supervise a combination of seasonal, temporary, volunteer and/or permanent full-time recreation personnel as required. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, small businesses, corporations, parents and guardians, and the general public, in addition to coordinating available program resources, are important aspects of the work. An employee in this class reports to a recreation program director or other administrative superior.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shar Nyinyi

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail].

ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL

Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Parks & Recreation will be established as a result of this examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

PROJECTED EXAM DATE

This examination will be scheduled for November 3, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates taking an oral examination may have their responses rated by a panel of Subject Matter Experts on the date of the examination, or have their responses recorded and rated by Subject Matter Experts at a later date. If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of November 9, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.11, only candidates who have failed the oral examination may appeal to the Civil Service Commission upon the grounds of irregularity, bias, or fraud in the conduct of the oral test. Issues related to the suitability or adequacy of point scores awarded to passers are not appealable to the Commission. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

• 1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Department of Parks & Recreation with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
• 2. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• 3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Two years of recreation work experience.
• 4. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Two years of work experience as a Recreation Leader 2 or above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Recreation Programming Coordinator.

TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.

If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document.

Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.

Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.

Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application.

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.

Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials

Shar Nyinyi

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675