Recreation Coordinator – City of Santa Rosa

CITY OF SANTA ROSA | FULL-TIME | RECREATION DIVISION

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to join the Recreation Division of the Housing and Community Services Department.

The current vacancy is focused on Senior Programming, with responsibilities that include planning, coordinating, promoting, and overseeing recreation programs and services for the community.

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Official City of Santa Rosa Job Posting & Application:


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About the Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time Recreation Coordinator position in the Recreation Division.

The current vacancy is in Senior Programming.

The resulting eligibility list may also be used to fill additional full-time, part-time, or limited-term Recreation Coordinator vacancies that may become available in the future.

The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge in:

Planning and operating recreation programs, events, and/or facilities

Working with senior, adult, and youth programs

Providing direction to temporary employees and volunteers

Coordinating staff and volunteers

Providing excellent customer service to a diverse community

Work for the Recreation Division – Creating Community

Santa Rosa's Recreation Division provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to create a safe, healthy, and exciting community.

The Recreation Division includes:

3 community centers

2 pools

1 golf course

69 parks

Approximately 72,000 public-area trees

Innovative youth services

Numerous recreation destinations

More than 1,600 recreation classes offered annually

This is an opportunity to help develop and deliver programs that bring people together and strengthen the Santa Rosa community.

What You'll Do

The Recreation Coordinator plans, coordinates, supervises, promotes, implements, and evaluates recreation programs, activities, and services.

Responsibilities may include:

Planning and coordinating recreation programs and activities

Developing schedules for programs, staff, and facilities

Coordinating senior, adult, and youth programs

Organizing field trips, sports leagues, special events, and leisure programs

Supporting cultural arts, after-school, homework assistance, and senior activities

Coordinating nutrition and volunteer programs

Recruiting and coordinating part-time staff and volunteers

Providing staff training, orientation, supervision, and guidance

Preparing staff schedules, meeting agendas, and training materials

Coordinating employee training and certification

Providing customer service and responding to questions and concerns

Ordering equipment, supplies, and uniforms

Monitoring employee hours and payroll expenses

Developing publicity materials, flyers, brochures, announcements, and news releases

Promoting programs through various media

Recruiting youth participants and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Inspecting parks and recreation facilities

Coordinating maintenance and renovation concerns

Maintaining program records and preparing reports

Issuing recreation use permits

Preparing presentations for community groups, schools, boards, youth, and parents

Maintaining positive relationships with community partners

Ensuring staff follow City safety rules and regulations

Performing related duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

The City is looking for someone who is organized, community-focused, and comfortable coordinating programs, people, and events.

The successful candidate should be able to:

Plan and organize recreation programs and activities

Coordinate and lead staff and volunteers

Develop staffing and activity schedules

Manage multiple programs and priorities

Provide excellent customer service

Work effectively with seniors, adults, youth, families, and diverse community groups

Handle medical emergencies calmly and effectively

Provide basic first aid and CPR when required

Coordinate special events and field trips

Coach or officiate recreational sports

Monitor program budgets and expenditures

Prepare clear reports and correspondence

Maintain accurate records

Communicate effectively with City staff, community organizations, vendors, contractors, and the public

Build and maintain positive community relationships

Use computers, software, and modern business equipment

Education & Experience

A typical way to meet the qualifications is:

Education:
Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college

Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating comprehensive recreational programs.

Other combinations of training and experience may qualify if they provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Certifications

Depending on the duties performed, the position requires certification in:

American Red Cross CPR

Lifeguard

Lifeguard Instructor

Certified Pool Operator

First Aid

AED

Employees must also possess and maintain:

Safe Food Handler and/or Safe Food Handler Manager certification

? City of Santa Rosa Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

CalPERS retirement

Competitive leave accrual

Choice of health plans

Flexible spending program

Employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings Plan

Employer-paid vision and dental coverage

13 paid holidays annually

1–3 floating holidays depending on start date and years of service

$500 annual wellness benefit

Unlimited free rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Paid family leave

Work Schedule & Environment

Some positions may require varied shifts and/or alternate schedules depending on program needs.

Work takes place in both office and field environments.

Field work may involve exposure to:

Hot and cold temperatures

Inclement weather

Loud noise

Road hazards

Vibration

Confined work areas

Chemicals

Mechanical and electrical hazards

The position also involves regular interaction with members of the public, staff, community organizations, and other partners.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete a thoughtful and thorough Supplemental Questionnaire.

Responses will be scored using criteria specific to the position. Incomplete responses or responses such as "See Resume" may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants with the most desirable qualifications may be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include:

Application screening

Supplemental questionnaire review

Oral appraisal interview

Assessment center

Other selection activities determined by Human Resources

An eligibility list will be established and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Additional requirements, such as a physical examination or drug screening, may apply depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.


About Santa Rosa

The City of Santa Rosa is located in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, approximately 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean.

With a population of approximately 180,000, Santa Rosa is the Sonoma County seat and a regional center for government, commerce, healthcare, arts, recreation, and culture.

The area offers:

More than 100 wineries and vineyards

Parks and recreational facilities

Golf courses

Cycling opportunities

Performing arts and theater

Restaurants and entertainment

A vibrant downtown

The natural beauty of Sonoma County and the North Bay

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being notified that an event requiring accommodation is occurring.



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Recreation Coordinator – Senior Programming
City of Santa Rosa

Official Job Posting & Application:


Apply online today through the City of Santa Rosa's official employment website.