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Recreation Coordinator I or II
2025-05-26 City of Moorpark, CA San Francisco,CA
Description:
The Recreation Coordinator I or II position:
You will plan, implement, and administer youth, adult, and community service programs and activities. This includes assigning and overseeing staff to ensure safe and well-managed recreation and community service programs including youth and adult sports, leisure classes, special events, youth camps, and other related City programs. You will also assist with the management of the City's recreation facilities, and provide assistance with marketing and promotion of these and other programs. These positions are not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day, or hours for these positions to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission.
Recreation Coordinator I: This is an entry-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series and employees at this level require more supervision and training. The Recreation Coordinator I receives direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor.
Recreation Coordinator II: This is a journey-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series and is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator I by additional experience and the performance of a wider range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level require less supervision and have the ability to act more independently. They receive direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor. The Recreation Coordinator II does exercise functional and technical supervision over recreation and clerical staff and volunteers, administers contracts, and monitors performance.
Essential Functions
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Operations, services and activities of assigned division and department.
• Recreation planning for adults, youth, teen and other targeted populations.
• Techniques of planning, supervising, and organizing senior/active adult programs.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Leadership and instruction of groups and individuals.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• Desktop publishing software.
• City forms, procedures, and policies.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Marketing standards and practices and publicity techniques.
• Purchasing procedures and practices.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of recreation services and camp administration.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.
• Rules and equipment used for food preparation activities.
• Standard safety and safe kitchen precautions.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Plan and schedule multiple recreational and educational programs.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers and copiers.
• Enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Recruit, motivate, and encourage volunteers.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Experience, Training, License/Certificate, Working Conditions
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Recreation Coordinator I: One year of increasingly responsible experience in recreation.
Recreation Coordinator II: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, including one year of lead worker responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and basic first aid certificate.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; irregular work hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays); exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to computer screens.
)Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.
The City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:
Life Insurance:$50,000 term life insurance paid by the City.
Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction.
Deferred Compensation Saving Plan: 2% of base salary is paid by the City into an employees Deferred Compensation Savings Plan.
Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees' CalPERS contribution. For "New" members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Competitive Service Employees begin at 22 days per year and max out at 30 days per year.
City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays per year.
Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work.
Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up.
Short and Long-Term Disability:100% paid by the City.
Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per fiscal year or $12,000 lifetime maximum reimbursement for off-duty, job-related courses. Available funding for the program is subject to the annual fiscal year budget appropriation by the City Council.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.
Public Transportation Incentive Program: Reimbursement at 50% of actual expense, with a maximum reimbursement of $100 per month as approved by the City Manager.
A more inclusive listing of employee benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moorpark and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.
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Please describe your background in sports and your experience supervising sports leagues and programs.
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Why are you interested in working for the City of Moorpark's Recreation Division?
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What sets you apart from other applicants and makes you the best person to fill this position?
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Please summarize your experience with each of these recreation program areas: day camps, after school programs, preschool, recreation classes, sports leagues, and community events. Include specific tasks you completed yourself, how many years of experience you have in the program area, and the scope or scale of the program.
05
This position requires a flexible schedule and may include evening and weekend work. What is your availability?
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Describe your experience with making flyers, ads, graphics, etc. Please describe the software used, type of publication produced, and your experience level.
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What is your minimum salary requirement?
Required Question
Salary: $48,984.00 - $76,377.60 Annually
Location : CA 93021, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-010
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Classification Description
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the community every day and thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, consider joining the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center team at the City of Moorpark. Our Recreation Division is excited to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator I or II to the team. We are looking for an energetic person who is passionate about sports. This position will primarily oversee the youth and adult sports leagues and be involved in other programs. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in the Moorpark community.
We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package comprised of 100% City paid health insurance for employee and most plans will also cover dependents at 100% (depending upon the plan chosen), 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, 11 ½ days paid holidays, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance. See and review the benefits tab for more details. Please note, Recreation does not participate in the 9/80 schedule. Hours are Mon-Fri with occasional schedule changes for weekend or evening work to manage events.
Your role is essential in helping us achieve our mission of "Striving to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark."
Some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark appear below:
- "There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me".
- "I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees."
- "I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City." "Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees."
The Recreation Coordinator I or II position:
You will plan, implement, and administer youth, adult, and community service programs and activities. This includes assigning and overseeing staff to ensure safe and well-managed recreation and community service programs including youth and adult sports, leisure classes, special events, youth camps, and other related City programs. You will also assist with the management of the City's recreation facilities, and provide assistance with marketing and promotion of these and other programs. These positions are not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day, or hours for these positions to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission.
Recreation Coordinator I: This is an entry-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series and employees at this level require more supervision and training. The Recreation Coordinator I receives direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor.
Recreation Coordinator II: This is a journey-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series and is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator I by additional experience and the performance of a wider range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level require less supervision and have the ability to act more independently. They receive direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor. The Recreation Coordinator II does exercise functional and technical supervision over recreation and clerical staff and volunteers, administers contracts, and monitors performance.
Essential Functions
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for leading and tracking recreation and community services programs, adult and youth sports, facilities, teen program, youth day camp, special events and excursions, and senior/active adult programs.
- Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor.
- Supervise, schedule and delegate duties to staff; review and process staff time cards; trains staff on policies and procedures; train and evaluate staff, umpires, and officials.
- Administer recreation and community services programs; assist with the development and management of instructor contracts; schedule usage of facilities and make park reservations; oversee and process class registrations, payments, insurance policies, deposits, warrants and refunds; schedule games, practices, classes, and playoffs; prepare instruction manuals, brochures, flyers and ads; and order required materials, supplies and awards.
- May assist with oversight for maintenance and repair of recreation facilities and equipment; purchase program supplies and equipment.
- Participate in the selection of temporary and seasonal staff; conduct staff interviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Assist with the preparation of and administration of program and division budgets; monitor expenditures; perform accounting for each program area as necessary.
- Schedule, implement, promote and publicize youth, adult, and senior recreation programs and special events; assist with the design, layout, edit, proofread and write quarterly recreation brochure, sell advertising, write press releases, post and handout flyers.
- May coordinate Active Adult Center senior nutrition program, including manage and oversee staff assisting with all aspects of the senior nutrition program; assess effectiveness of program, and represent City on Senior Nutrition Action Council or similar organization.
- Perform miscellaneous duties for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; take park reservations.
- May monitor or manage a community services program and site of operation.
- Develop project proposals; conduct program evaluations.
- Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation.
- Purchase supplies as needed.
- Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Operations, services and activities of assigned division and department.
• Recreation planning for adults, youth, teen and other targeted populations.
• Techniques of planning, supervising, and organizing senior/active adult programs.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Leadership and instruction of groups and individuals.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• Desktop publishing software.
• City forms, procedures, and policies.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Marketing standards and practices and publicity techniques.
• Purchasing procedures and practices.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of recreation services and camp administration.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.
• Rules and equipment used for food preparation activities.
• Standard safety and safe kitchen precautions.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Plan and schedule multiple recreational and educational programs.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers and copiers.
• Enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Recruit, motivate, and encourage volunteers.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Experience, Training, License/Certificate, Working Conditions
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Recreation Coordinator I: One year of increasingly responsible experience in recreation.
Recreation Coordinator II: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, including one year of lead worker responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and basic first aid certificate.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; irregular work hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays); exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to computer screens.
)Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.
The City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:
- Medical insurance is through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
- 100% of dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.
Life Insurance:$50,000 term life insurance paid by the City.
Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction.
Deferred Compensation Saving Plan: 2% of base salary is paid by the City into an employees Deferred Compensation Savings Plan.
Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees' CalPERS contribution. For "New" members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Competitive Service Employees begin at 22 days per year and max out at 30 days per year.
City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays per year.
Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work.
Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up.
Short and Long-Term Disability:100% paid by the City.
Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per fiscal year or $12,000 lifetime maximum reimbursement for off-duty, job-related courses. Available funding for the program is subject to the annual fiscal year budget appropriation by the City Council.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.
Public Transportation Incentive Program: Reimbursement at 50% of actual expense, with a maximum reimbursement of $100 per month as approved by the City Manager.
A more inclusive listing of employee benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moorpark and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.
01
Please describe your background in sports and your experience supervising sports leagues and programs.
02
Why are you interested in working for the City of Moorpark's Recreation Division?
03
What sets you apart from other applicants and makes you the best person to fill this position?
04
Please summarize your experience with each of these recreation program areas: day camps, after school programs, preschool, recreation classes, sports leagues, and community events. Include specific tasks you completed yourself, how many years of experience you have in the program area, and the scope or scale of the program.
05
This position requires a flexible schedule and may include evening and weekend work. What is your availability?
06
Describe your experience with making flyers, ads, graphics, etc. Please describe the software used, type of publication produced, and your experience level.
07
What is your minimum salary requirement?
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