Assistant Recreation Center Coordinator chez City of Seattle, WA

About the Department

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2025 to continue or advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Are you passionate about community-led recreation programming? Do you enjoy working with diverse community partners? Do you want an important role as a front line staff supervisor with an organization that shares your values and provides opportunities for growth and development? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, the Assistant Recreation Center Coordinator position might be the right job for you!

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Traditionally, we have provided recreation opportunities through our network of community centers, pools, and other facilities.  We are building our capacity to bring recreation programs to the people—not just in our facilities, but also in parks, in streets, and through partners, with goals of reducing racial health disparities and empowering historically underserved communities.

SPR commits to the City of Seattle's Workplace Values and Expectations, and Racial Equity and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable by striving to eliminate barriers to access and provide employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

The Recreation Division inspires all people to reach their full potential through recreation programs and activities. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities. With nearly 300 regular employees and a budget of nearly $40 million annually, Recreation is a major operation with significant impact on the communities we serve. In addition to our current operations, we also strive to constantly improve the ways we serve Seattle’s residents, specifically through implementation of the SPR Strategic Plan, innovation in our facility staffing and programming approaches, and learning from national best practices and quality standards.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill 1 full-time, benefited Assistant Recreation Center Coordinator positions based out of our Community Centers. The Community Centers are the connecting agents for our neighborhoods and residents, offering programming 7 days a week for all ages. This position will help to manage building operations, facility supervision, staff performance, community engagement, and scheduling solutions to maintain our guaranteed operating hours to the public. This is a public-facing job with high levels of customer service and engagement.

Position Duties

• Assists supervisor (Recreation Center Coordinator) in planning, coordinating, supervising, assigning, monitoring and evaluating the work of Recreation Leaders, Recreation Attendants, interns and volunteers who provide recreational programs for the general public.
• Develops and recommends recreation-specific recreation programming techniques, procedures, materials and equipment; informs and instructs subordinates, volunteers and participants concerning policies, procedures and programs.
• Assists supervisor in reviewing and preparing recommendations for new recreation center programs and recreation program policies for the department; coordinates the implementation of approved community center programs.
• Provides input for the preparation of the center's annual budget; recommends budgets for specialized recreation programs; prepares grant proposals as assigned.
• Assists supervisor in organizing, staffing and coordinating the activities of the center's advisory council.
• Disseminates program information to interested individuals, groups and general public; meets with neighborhood and community groups to plan for special events and identify recreation program needs.
• Assists supervisor in scheduling recreation programs or special events at the center and at other facilities; recruits volunteers, officials and instructors for sporting events.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on program activities, invoices, attendance forms, work orders and registrations.
• Assists supervisor in preparing press releases and other promotional materials for community recreation programs.
• Purchases and maintains program supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Recreation administration, Physical Education or a related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Experience programming a community recreation center or facility.
• Experience in program registration systems, including but not limited to program entry, refunds, registration, reservations, and managing accounts.
• Experience in collaborating with other recreation professionals both internal and external to deliver high quality programs for the public.
• Experience in developing and delivering new ideas for programs and events for the community.  

Other Qualifications

Please submit the following with your online application: 

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

 
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.  Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

SPR's Core Competencies: 

Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making, and promoting high quality standards.

Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.

Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.

Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.

Teamwork: Leading as an engaged member of a team to build a cohesive team and facilitate the achievement of work group goals.

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