Recreation Program Coordinator

Oakland, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,256.00 - $87,444.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Job Description

The City of Santa Ana is a vibrant and diverse municipality committed to providing exceptional public service to its community. Recognized for its dedication to innovation, efficiency, and excellence, the City employs results-oriented individuals who possess a great attitude, creativity, and a passion for making a positive impact. With highly talented employees, the City ensures that residents receive the highest level of service in a well-organized and responsive manner. The Parks, Recreation and Community Service Agency plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life by offering a wide range of recreational, educational, and prevention programs designed to meet the needs of children, adults, and families throughout the area.

The Recreation Program Coordinator is a key position within this agency, responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising various recreational and educational activities. This full-time role involves working collaboratively with residents, community groups, and schools to assess local needs and tailor programs that promote community engagement, wellness, and lifelong learning. The Coordinator contributes to the continuous improvement of services by conducting research, evaluating program effectiveness, and assisting in the development of strategic plans aligned with the City's goals. This position may support multiple sites and diverse program areas such as arts and crafts, sports, special events, teen programming, aquatics, and family activities.

In addition to program coordination, the Recreation Program Coordinator is tasked with training staff, overseeing budgets, maintaining supplies and equipment, and preparing detailed reports on program attendance and outcomes. They also support grant applications and present program highlights at public meetings and professional conferences. This role requires leadership skills to guide subordinates and volunteers successfully while ensuring operations align with the Agency's mission and policies. The work environment promotes creativity, community involvement, and professional growth, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals passionate about public service and recreational programming.

Employment with the City of Santa Ana is founded on principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. The City values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, by providing reasonable accommodations. The selection process involves an oral interview examination focusing on experience, education, training, and abilities relevant to the Recreation Program Coordinator position, ensuring the most qualified candidates move forward. The available positions may serve current and future vacancies across various sections within the Parks, Recreation and Community Service Agency. Applicants must complete the City application form online and are encouraged to carefully review the supplemental questionnaire to meet all application requirements. Resumes alone will not be accepted, and all candidates are expected to fully participate in the established hiring procedures.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, social work, or related field preferred
Previous experience in recreation program coordination or similar role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with diverse community groups
Proficiency in program planning and evaluation
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must complete the City application form online and respond fully to the supplemental questionnaire

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, social work, or related field preferred
Experience in planning and coordinating recreational or educational programs
Knowledge of community needs assessment
Ability to evaluate programs and implement improvements
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Effective communication and public speaking abilities
Experience with grant writing and budget monitoring
Ability to train and supervise staff
Familiarity with program evaluation and reporting techniques

Job Duties

Plan and coordinate or assist with planning and coordinating a wide variety of recreational, educational and prevention activities
Consult and collaborate with residents, community groups and schools to determine local needs and plan programs
Conduct ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of program activities
Assist with research on programs and resources and with the development of program materials and activities
Train staff to implement recreational and prevention activities
Assist with grant application processes and development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and strategic plans
Assist with developing and monitoring program budgets
Make public presentations at professional conferences and public meetings
Assist with recruitment and training of subordinate staff
Assign, guide, monitor and correct the work of assigned personnel
Collect activity and attendance records and prepare reports describing and evaluating programs
Maintain supplies, equipment and materials and issue them to program sites
Perform other related functions as required