Coordinator Recreation Programs

Coordinator Recreation Programs

Salary

$94,432.00 - $115,377.60 Annually

Location

Mitchell Park Community Center and Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

202601356

Department

Community Services Department

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

About the Department

The Community Services Department (CSD) offers dozens of urban and neighborhood parks, outstanding classes for adult/seniors and kids, 40 miles of hiking trails, a municipal golf course, fascinating art exhibits, the Palo Alto Jr. Museum and Zoo, facility rentals, pools, and fields and gyms for fitness. Whether youre looking for educational activities for your kids, a place to relax, or place to explore the world around you, Palo Altos Community Services Department is proud to offer programs, activities, and parks to meet all the needs of your family and to sustain a positive quality of life!

About the Role

Under general supervision, coordinates and leads community services programs, specifically the Middle School Athletics Program, Adult Sports and Summer sports contracts; may direct personnel participating in such programs. Coordinates, plans, and executes all components of assigned programs, including the application process, contractors, marketing, and oversight of staff. This is the entry-level class in the professional recreation series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing community leisure service programs in a defined program area.

Benefits

Learn more about some of the great benefits the city offers:

Commuter Benefits

Childcare Benefits

Parental Leave Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and directs sports programing
• Plans community services programs by analyzing demand and researching trends, demographics and needs of programs participants in order to evaluate current programs and plan strategically for the future; prepares justification for recommended programs.
• Coordinate plan, organize and supervise fee classes; prepare instructional materials.
• Plan and implements marketing plan / activities; prepare market promotions, including preparation of brochures, flyers, posters, news releases, and other marketing devices and promotional materials.
• Instructs support staff, volunteers and participants in the fundamental knowledge required to participate in the preparation and production of Recreation programs.
• Prepares contracts and job descriptions, recruits, interviews, evaluates, and supervises support staff, volunteers and contracts.

For full job description, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

For recreation positions:

• College degree in recreation, liberal arts or a related field, or equivalent experience. For special events position:

• College degree in marketing, PR or communications or equivalent experience in the special events industry.

• At least one year of lead or supervisory experience

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• The screening process for this position may include a practical and/or written exam, panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

• Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying). Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

See our Benefits at a Glance Booklet for more details.

Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.

01

Do you have at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

02

In five (5) sentences or less, describe your experience planning and implementing recreation or community programs.

03

In five (5) sentences or less, please describe your experience playing in or participating in organized sports leagues.

Required Question

Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home