Recreation Program Coordinator

Recreation Program Coordinator

Salary

$26.01 - $27.31 Hourly

Location

710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur dAlene, ID

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00051

Department

Parks, Recreation & Building Maintenance

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The City of Coeur dAlene is hiring for the Recreation Program Coordinator position with the Parks & Recreation department.

The Recreation Program Coordinator implements and coordinates youth and adult recreation programs, events, and activities. This position monitors and assists in the operation of multiple ongoing and seasonal outdoor and indoor programs. It requires thorough knowledge of playing rules and regulations of sports such as adult and youth basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and football. The work schedule includes evening and weekends. The position is under the direct supervision of the Recreation Superintendent with leeway for independent judgment and initiative. The position directs seasonal and part-time employees. The position requires an Associates Degree in recreation and a Bachelors Degree is preferred. One year experience working in a public recreation program is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. The position works in a public building and outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions. This position has contact with the public under occasional stressful and emotional conditions.

Examples of Duties

(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Coordinates and implements adult and youth recreation programs, events and activities;
• Monitors and assists in the operation of multiple ongoing and seasonal indoor and outdoor recreation programs;
• Schedules, provides information for, registers participants, and collects fees for all City recreation programs;
• Assists in recruiting and training seasonal and part-time employees for duties as officials, referees, umpires, and scorekeepers;
• Schedules and assigns officials and performs their duties in their absence, as needed;
• Prepares and disseminates information on programs to the public including maintaining Department website;
• Coordinates special projects such as lighting, scoreboard installations, and related projects;
• Assists in maintenance of equipment;
• Monitors conduct of public and participants during programs to ensure compliance with behavior guidelines and safety procedures;
• Performs snow removal and assists in cleanup of City after weather-related events;
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports on Department activities;
• Coordinates with public and private party user groups, completing necessary site preparation, monitoring the facility during events, and assisting the public as needed;
• Regularly inspects recreational facilities for safety issues and mitigates issues as needed;
• Responds to managements, supervisors, co-workers and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;
• Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties of co-workers in their absence;
• Serves as staff representative to Jewett House Senior Citizen Center;
• Assists in field layout and maintenance, as needed;
• Serves as Tournament Director, as needed;
• Assists with City special events and activities, as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• Associates Degree in recreation is required and a Bachelors Degree is preferred;
• Idaho Drivers License is required;
• CPR and First Aid certification is required;
• One (1) year experience in a public recreation program is preferred; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Supplemental Information

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of implementing and coordinating adult and youth recreation programs, events and activities;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of recreation field maintenance and layout;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of recreational building maintenance and set up;
• Rules and regulations for adult and youth basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and football;
• Operation and maintenance of hand tools;
• Operation of personal computer and laptop and related software applications;
• Operation of specialized recreation equipment including, but not limited to, field groomers, line markers, scoreboards, and related equipment;
• Department policies and procedures;
• Customer service methods, techniques, and objectives;
• Basic math techniques and skills;
• Basic employee supervisory and training techniques and methods;
• Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.

Skill and Ability to:

• Coordinate and implement an adult and youth recreation program;
• Perform maintenance on and lay out football, soccer, softball, baseball, and other outdoor recreation fields;
• Set up and operate equipment in indoor recreation buildings;
• Perform officiating and/or scorekeeper duties;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Operate specialized field preparation and grooming equipment;
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools and light equipment;
• Assist the public in a professional and courteous manner in stressful and emotional situations;
• Train and direct seasonal employees;
• Assist the public in a professional and courteous manner in stressful and emotional situations;
• Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports;
• Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
• Perform duties to supervisors expectations;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and, infrequently, up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building and outdoor setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and that includes exposure to power equipment and inclement weather.

The City of Coeur dAlene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.

Retirement & Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits, www.persi.idaho.gov
• 401k & 457 investment plans

Medical

• Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
• Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage
• Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.

Dental:

• Blue Cross of Idaho
• Willamette Dental
• Northwest Dental Benefits
• 100% employer paid for employee and dependents

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

• Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid
• Supplement life insurance available

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)- Pre and post-retirement health reimbursement arrangement. The city makes tax-free contributions into the eligible employees account on a monthly basis. www.hraveba.org

Paid Leave:

• 11 paid holidays
• 8, 10 or 18 hours vacation per month (depending on CBA), increasing with years of service
• 10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month

Other Option Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• AFLAC-Colonial Life
• Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse
• Wellness Benefit

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Employer City of Coeur dAlene

Address 710 E Mullan Ave

Coeur dAlene, Idaho, 83814