Youth & Adult Sports Programs Lead

City of Cypress; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cypress is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to lead and implement engaging programs, events, and activities at the Community Center. You will oversee Youth and Adult Sports, develop calendars, manage facilities, and coordinate with schools and vendors.

The ideal candidate has experience in sports programming or recreation services, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in recreation programs, including lead or supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sociology or related field.
• Valid Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certifications issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise youth and adult sports programs and leagues.
• Prepare program calendars, staff schedules, facility reservations, and equipment inventories.
• Monitor program performance, enrollment, attendance, expenditures, and participant feedback.
• Support development of youth sports leagues, including skills assessments, drafts, staff training, and coaches’ meetings.
• Coordinate with external vendors to schedule game officials and order uniforms.
• Recruit, train and supervise part-time staff, volunteers, coaches and contractors.
• Establish effective working relationships with schools, vendors, community groups, parents, participants, and City departments.
• Respond to inquiries, resolve concerns, and provide information on policies, schedules, and services.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Support department-wide recreation programs and events.

Skills

Sports programming

Recreation services

Youth development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Calm under pressure

Schedule coordination

CivicRec experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sociology or related field

Tools

CivicRec

Job description

City of Cypress is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to lead and implement engaging programs, events, and activities at the Community Center. You will oversee Youth and Adult Sports, develop calendars, manage facilities, and coordinate with schools and vendors.

The ideal candidate has experience in sports programming or recreation services, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.