Recreation Coordinator - Cupertino Sports Center

City of Cupertino•Cupertino, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Recreation Coordinator for the Cupertino Sports Center. The facility is a 25,000+ square-foot recreation center with tennis and pickleball courts, fitness equipment, racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor sport courts, personal training, group fitness classes, recreation programs, camps, and tennis instruction. The coordinator supports both fitness center operations and the racquet sports program, develops and oversees programs, coordinates facility operations, and helps provide a welcoming customer experience. The Recreation Coordinator coordinates recreational, educational, and social activities within the city recreation system and reports to a Recreation Manager. The role may provide technical and functional supervision to clerical staff or part-time employees. The position may require a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, at different City facilities.

Requirements

One year of experience coordinating a variety of recreation programs and services.
Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in recreation/leisure services or a related field; additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of required education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of supervision and training, budgeting, and program needs analysis.
Knowledge of recreation programming methods, techniques, procedures, and philosophy.
Knowledge of first aid and safety practices.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recreation registration software.
Ability to organize, direct, evaluate, and supervise groups using recreation facilities.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing, keep records, and prepare reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, and the public.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, reach, and lift and carry 25 pounds or less while coordinating or supervising recreation activities.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience is preferred.
Experience working in a gym or fitness center, tennis facility, or similar recreation setting is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, schedule, promote, and evaluate fitness, wellness, sport, and recreation programs while overseeing facility operations and customer service.
Promote interest and involvement in recreation activities.
Serve as a liaison between the City, public and private agencies, citizen groups, and professional organizations on matters related to assigned recreation services.
Prepare or coordinate recreation program publicity.
Assist in preparing and monitoring program budgets and ensure budget allocations are not exceeded.
May supervise the collection of monies and maintain financial records.
Identify community leisure service needs and recommend appropriate programs.
Recruit, select, train, schedule, and evaluate part-time employees and volunteers.
Oversee contracts, scheduling, payment, and direction of contract instructors.
Provide support for Department special events as assigned.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using good customer service principles.
Perform related duties as required.