Recreation Coordinator

City of Mount Vernon•Wa, WA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Recreation Coordinator manages and coordinates a wide variety of recreation programs and services, including planning, budgeting, organizing, marketing, scheduling, facilitating, supervising, and evaluating programs. The role hires, trains, and supervises staff and supports community outreach and relationship-building with local school districts, youth programs, and community-based organizations. The position’s primary focus includes developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing nature-based and environmental education programs, activities, workshops, camps, events, and classes for people of all ages and abilities. The coordinator connects the Mount Vernon community with nature and fosters environmental awareness, appreciation, and stewardship. The role develops partnerships with environmental organizations, community groups, and school districts, and leads volunteer coordination and community work parties in support of the City’s volunteer stewardship program. The position also coordinates recreation programs, citywide special events, youth and adult sports, environmental programming, and volunteer initiatives; manages related staff, administrative functions, marketing, supplies, and equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned. The listed functions are illustrative and not comprehensive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Environmental Science, Sports Administration, Sports Management, or a related field, and five years of experience in a municipal or government recreation setting, including at least two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within six months of hire.
Knowledge of recreation program planning, facilitation, and evaluation; staff supervision and volunteer management; risk management; program budgeting; inventory management; municipal ordinances and codes; contract management; customer service; individual and group behavior; grant writing and fundraising; recreation and sports facilitation; facility and field management; and public records management.
Ability to plan, facilitate, and evaluate recreation programs for all ages and populations; organize and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers; manage multiple projects and deadlines; analyze and improve policies and procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and build effective working relationships with coworkers, City staff, the public, schools, and community agencies.
Ability to provide excellent customer service; maintain program, business, participant, and personnel records; ensure safe activities and compliance with safety regulations; respect diversity; adapt to changing priorities; and research and compile data for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recreation programs, activities, camps, classes, and mobile recreation; identify program locations, instructors, and partnership opportunities; and develop, implement, and evaluate new and trending offerings.
Coordinate the departmental volunteer program and plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate community-led work parties and school stewardship projects; recruit, train, and retain park stewards and volunteers.
Coordinate citywide special events, including venue use, layouts, logistics, schedules, interdepartmental support, vendor recruitment and contracts, and supervision of event staff and volunteers.
Coordinate citywide youth and adult sports programs, leagues, clinics, workshops, and events; train and schedule umpires and facility or field monitors; coordinate reservations, facility preparation, and repairs; and develop and enforce rules.
Coordinate youth and adult environmental and nature programs, including camps, workshops, seminars, and trainings, in collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and school districts.
Promote and market recreation programs, events, camps, and classes through flyers, social media, posters, press releases, digital ads, community and school distribution, and the seasonal recreation activity guide.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time and intermittent staff, interns, and volunteers supporting programs, events, and sports.
Manage program, event, and service administration, including policies and procedures, registration and financial reports, registration software, data entry, and front-counter support as needed.
Manage supplies and equipment inventory; maintain inventory records, inspect items for safety, and research, purchase, and label supplies and equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.