Senior Recreation & Athletics Coordinator

Centralia College; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Tuition Waivers

EAP

Job summary

Seattle Central College in Seattle is hiring a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 4 to manage recreation activities at the Mitchell Activity Center. The role directs staff, coordinates programs, and supports budget planning and facility operations.

The position is full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday with possible evenings and weekends. Salary ranges from $59,796 to $78,480 annually, commensurate with experience, and the college offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, athletic administration, or a closely related field.
• 4+ years of full-time recreation experience (or 2+ years at the graduate level).
• One year of administrative experience supporting program or facility operations.
• Specialized expertise in fitness and recreation, including leading physical activity programs that increase participation across diverse student groups.
• Strong customer-service with the ability to troubleshoot complex operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven interpersonal and supervisory skills, including training and mentoring staff, supporting and building effective working relationships.
• Experience designing and delivering culturally responsive, equity-centered programming for underrepresented populations.
• Committed to continuous improvement and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages sports and recreational activities for diverse populations in coordination with student committees and clubs.
• Manages and coordinates ancillary services such as personal training and other fitness programming.
• Oversees a sports/recreational program system with intramural, Esports, and campus activities.
• Manages group exercise class schedules and evaluates staff performance.
• Directs activities to foster leadership development through sports and social activities.
• Collaborates with departments to design recreation programming for Seattle Central students and MAC members.
• Produces class schedules and promotional materials to increase participation.
• Maintains program budgets and tracking of expenses.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Recreation experience

Administrative experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Equity-centered programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Seattle Central College in Seattle is hiring a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 4 to manage recreation activities at the Mitchell Activity Center. The role directs staff, coordinates programs, and supports budget planning and facility operations.

The position is full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday with possible evenings and weekends. Salary ranges from $59,796 to $78,480 annually, commensurate with experience, and the college offers comprehensive benefits.