Full Time Recreation Coordinator - CW & Community Events

GVRD•Vallejo, CA

23h•$30 - $41

About The Position

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for: Position: Recreation Coordinator Department: Recreation/CW & Community Events Job Opening Date: January 9, 2026 Location: Vallejo, CA Deadline for applying: February 6, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Pay Range: $30.41 - $40.79/hour The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land. GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time employees and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of approximately $13 million. GENERAL SUMMARY This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the community centers and adaptive recreation programs within the Recreation Department, developing and administering the divisional budget, attending Board meetings, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports, conducting site visits, supervising Recreation staff, and collaborating with other District departments and the community.

Requirements

Associates degree or two (2) years of College in Business, Public Administration, Event Planning or a related technical discipline.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in project, program, and/or event management.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
Driver License
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment, including applicable software
Principles, practices, and procedures utilized in administering recreation, leisure services, and community service programs
Basic supervisory principles and practices
Basic budgeting practices
Building policies and procedures
Project management
Marketing tools and planning
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Customer service
Organization and time management
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
Communicate skillfully orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Develop strategic action plans for building and surrounding areas
Compile statistical data
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Vehicle for driving to different GVRD locations
Valid driver license

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
Plans, organizes, schedules, promotes, evaluates, and leads recreational activities in area of assignment.
Reviews applications and enters reservations in recreation software. Schedules meetings with customers/general public, processes permits and payments, assists with event layouts, and enforces rules and regulations.
Ensures the safety of equipment, building, and surrounding areas through inspections and takes action to resolve any issues.
Monitors budget revenues and expenditures. Completes monthly cash flow report and annual end of year report. Proposes new fiscal year budget and justifications.
Responsible for preparation of programmatic annual budget and justifications.
Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations. Takes appropriate courses of action and notifies supervisor whenever necessary.
Prepare a variety of administrative and financial reports on activities and operations. Orders supplies, as needed. Maintains records and invoices.
Develops a strategic action plan for area of responsibility incorporated as part of the development and implementation of Division and District goals and objectives.
Completes activity guide list and proposes new programs for the organization. Markets and advertises for new programs.
Collects fees for classes and/or programs. Issues receipts, balances and reconciles accounts, and submits to Finance Department.
Performs related work as required.