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Recreation Coordinator - Youth & Teen Programs

Salary

$55,296.00 - $67,368.00 Annually

Location

West Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2025-00091

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PARKS/RECREATION-RECREATION

Opening Date

09/11/2025

Closing Date

9/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

LOCAL 39

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The Recreation Coordinator plays a key role in the After School Education and Safety (A.S.E.S.) Grant Program, which provides structured after-school care at Washington Unified School District sites. This position is responsible for overseeing daily program operations, mentoring recreation staff, and ensuring the safe delivery of high-quality enrichment, recreation, and academic support activities for youth. The Recreation Coordinator will assist with staff training, scheduling, and program planning while maintaining compliance with A.S.E.S. grant requirements. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to foster a positive, engaging environment for both staff and participants are essential. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about youth development, recreation programming, and team leadership.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire.

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Recreation Manager, or his/her designee, a Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the overall operations of a recreation facility or a major program area within the Recreation Division and its assigned temporary employees and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions: Coordinates, conducts and evaluates a variety of activities, services and events for various age and special interest groups at recreation facilities, schools and parks; publicizes programs, events and services using current technology and practices; serves as on-site supervisor as assigned; organizes and monitors equipment and inventory of assigned facility or program; trains, coordinates, assigns and reviews the work of assigned temporary employees and volunteers; directs staff regarding daily maintenance duties and facility/event set-up/breakdown; reports maintenance needs to his/her supervisor; conducts activity registration and handles cash management; reviews timesheets of assigned temporary employees prior to review and approval by his/her supervisor; utilizes the Facility Use Calendar to schedule facilities for use; completes written reports and records as required; performs a variety of clerical/administrative work as necessitated by the assignment; greets the public and answers or directs them to appropriate office personnel as necessary.

Marginal Functions: Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or equivalent and an AA/AS from an accredited college, with major coursework in recreation or a related field. Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible related experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Class "3" or "C" California driver's license; and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite. Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Class "2" or "B" California driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an office or field environment; walking, standing, running, sitting for periods of time; some stooping, bending, and climbing; dealing with the public.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Works a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).

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Our benefits package includes not just the essentials, but also unique perks that set us apart. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pet insurance for your furry family members. Stay fit and healthy with our discounted gym memberships. Take advantage of our voluntary benefits that allow you to customize your coverage to fit your lifestyle. And when life gets challenging, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern is here to support you with confidential counseling, work-life resources, and 24/7 support for personal and professional matters.

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Local 39 Benefit Summary (https://public.powerdms.com/WestSacramento/documents/1969237)

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To be considered for the position, all candidates are to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill this position. Please be concise and limit your responses to no more than one-half (1/2) page per question. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these directions?

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+ No

02

Have you supervised, trained, or supported young adult staff in leadership roles?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If yes, briefly describe how you supported them:

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Do you have previous experience in Parks & Recreation or youth development programs?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If yes, select the areas that apply (check all that apply):

+ Special events

+ Facility management

+ Early education / child care

+ Sports or recreation leagues

+ Summer camps

+ After-school programs

+ None of the above

06

Have you facilitated a youth or after-school program in the past year?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If yes, please provide: Program name: ________________________________ Purpose & age group: ________________________________ Number of participants: ________________________________ Number of staff involved: ________________________________

08

Have you planned or led after-school activities for youth or teens?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If yes, which types of activities have you provided? (check all that apply):

+ Leadership development activities

+ Team-building games

+ STEM or educational enrichment

+ Sports / physical activities

+ Homework assistance / academic support

+ Arts and crafts

+ None of the above

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Do you believe creativity and planning are key to successful programs?

+ Yes

+ No

11

If yes, briefly share one or two strategies you use to keep after-school programs engaging and impactful:

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I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of West Sacramento

Address

1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691

Phone

(916) 617-4567

Website

http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org

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