Recreation Coordinator

We are looking for a reliable, attentive, and skilled professional to take on the role of Recreation Coordinator. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, providing important support services within the Community Services Department. The current vacancy is for Facility Reservations. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

This position receives direction from the Senior Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor, may exercise direct supervision over assigned hourly staff, and builds relationships throughout the organization. If you are looking to make a difference in the community, this position is for you! Review our detailed job description here.

What You’ll Do 

• Oversee facility reservations programs, including the coordination of rentals for private, business and nonprofit organizations at the Community Center, Senior Center, Historic Adobe Building, barbecue sites, gymnasiums, and other recreation facilities.
• Schedule, monitor and track maintenance and operations at these facilities.
• Coordinate closely with parks maintenance staff and Park and Open Space Workers regarding activity schedules.
• Act as a representative for Recreation, providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the program budget.
• Play a key role in selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating contract, part-time, or hourly staff.
• Assist in preparing and implementing City special events.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation administration or a closely related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver/s license.

Highly desirable:

• One year of community service program coordination experience.
• Experience using registration or reservation software.
• Bilingual skills
• Current Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification.

• You are passionate about the community and want to make a difference.
• You enjoy helping others and making everyone feel included.
• You are self-motivated and can work independently on multiple tasks at once.
• You have innovative, adaptive, and creative ideas when solving problems and implementing new goals.
• You have strong customer service skills and take initiative to help others out.
• You are patient, attentive, and responsive to the needs of community members. You are detail-oriented and organized to keep track of multiple and varying processes.
• You have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• You are hard-working, punctual, and have a desire to learn!

Apply Now

Submit your application and resume online at GovernmentJobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  

Interviews

Virtual oral board panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 11^th. Those that pass and are selected to participate in the department interview process will be invited to come for an in-person interview with the department on Wednesday, March 12^th.

Fine Print

Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $87,115 - $117,861