Recreation Programs / Services Coordinator-Senior Center (Part Time)

Recreation Programs / Services Coordinator-Senior Center (Part Time)

Salary

$22.73 Hourly

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

070726

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Carlsbad - The Community:

The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. The city sets the standard for high-quality local government services and is home to corporate headquarters in technology, life sciences and action sports, supported by a thriving tourism market and nearly 40 percent preserved open space. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the citys infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

You belong in Carlsbad:

The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department:

The Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department is the steward of approximately 450 acres of parkland, featuring community and historic parks, senior services, playgrounds, multigenerational facilities, aquatic centers, tennis courts, and multi-use fields. Nearly 40 percent of the city is dedicated to open space, and the department maintains approximately 40 linear miles of recreational trails.

The Position:

This is the most senior level in the Recreation Leader job family. It requires specialist knowledge for high-volume programs, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and proven experience coordinating complex events or programs within a specific area of responsibility.

This recruitment will fill a position at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Experience working with the public, especially seniors, is strongly preferred. Requires flexible availability, including required Saturday morning shifts.

• Part-time employee cannot exceed 980 total hours worked within one fiscal year*

This is a non-benefitted position

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external rentals, including guidelines, procedures, and scheduling
• Perform facility setups and tear-downs for programs and events
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training documents for facility staff
• Input and maintain program information in the City of Carlsbad registration website
• Assist customers with registration, refunds, transfers, and general inquiries
• Monitor trends through attendance data and customer survey responses
• Assist in the preparation of reports, contracts, data entry and management of sensitive information
• Ensure program goals and objectives are met - personally, through team members, or by supervising staff

Qualifications

• Understanding of Recreation programming methods, processes, and procedures
• Ability to lead staff and oversee the day-to-day operations
• Professional oral and written communication techniques
• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, calm, patient demeanor with seniors
• Comfortable responding to and resolving emergency situations
• Manage programs/projects, including monitoring resources and results
• Use computers and related software applications
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Adapt and adjust course on current and future program coordination

Experience & Education

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities include:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 1 year of experience performing duties comparable to a Senior Recreation Leader
• Experience working with the public
• Must have a valid California Class C Drivers license
• APPLE Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: EAP
• 40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
• Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work

Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

01

Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below.

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Attending High School
• High School / GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher

03

How many years of experience do you have working with the public and/or in the field of parks and recreation, hospitality, front office or related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

04

Do you have a valid Class C California drivers license

• Yes
• No

05

Rate your proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Recreation Coordinators may be required to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends, as well as required Saturday morning shifts. Please list your current available hours by day and times. (ex: Mondays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., etc.)

Required Question

Employer Carlsbad, City of (CA)