Recreation Program Coordinator bei City of Campbell, CA

About the Department

The Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for a dynamic and organized Recreation Program Coordinator with a strong background in youth and teen programming, day camps, preschool enrichment, youth commission, adult enrichment and fitness activities. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in recreation principles, demonstrated leadership in planning and delivering diverse programs, and a passion for community engagement. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, this candidate excels at building positive relationships with participants, families, staff, and community partners. They are experienced in supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal staff, coordinating facility use and registration, and developing promotional/marketing materials. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, the ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to creating inclusive, safe, and high-quality recreational experiences. 

Under supervision, this position will plan and organize a variety of services, programs and activities related to assigned divisions (Youth, Teens, Community Center, Senior Services, Sports, Aquatics, and or Fitness) of the Recreation and Community Services Department; and to do related work as required.

Position Duties

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Plan, schedule, implement and evaluate a variety of division programs which may include special interest classes, recreation programs, special events, trips and excursions, holiday events, aquatics programs, Community Center rentals, field allocations, fitness activities, sports leagues Youth Commission and summer camps; 
• May recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate temporary part time and seasonal personnel; 
• Schedules use of facilities and assists with registration; 
• Works with other agencies and community groups to develop programs; 
• Develops public information and publicity material and other related informational materials; 
• Prepares written reports and maintains records; 
• May supervise use of departmental equipment and facilities; and 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work experience in recreation/leisure services or closely related field. 
  • Experience closely related to assigned program area may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of the required education. A minimum of 60 semester units towards a recreation/leisure services or closely related degree would still be required.
• Responsible experience related to the assigned program area is desirable. 

• Basic recreation programming principles; 
• Effective organizational and leadership techniques; 
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills. 

• Organize and conduct recreational activities; 
• Work with a variety of community groups and the general public; 
• Determine program needs and demands; speak and write effectively; 
• Work with a minimum of supervision; 
• Prepare and maintain records and reports. 

• Valid California Driver's License. 
• License or Certificate: Proof of the following certification is required no later than the end of the six- month probationary period: 
  • Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid 
• When assigned to the aquatics division proof of the following certification is required no later than the end of the six-month probationary period or six months after assignment: Certification in Red Cross Lifeguard 

• General office environment, attend meetings at various sites within and away from the City, and have the availability to work off-hour shirts and events as required; 
• Sit and/or stand for long periods of time, repetitive keyboarding; 
• Reach, squat, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds; 
• Mobility to lead groups in activities; 
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions; 
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen hearing and speech to communicate in person and over telephone and/or computer.

Other Qualifications