Youth Programs and Recreation Coordinator

City of Hillsboro•Or 97124, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help Create Opportunities for Youth to Learn, Connect, and Thrive. Recreation has the power to build confidence, strengthen communities, and create lifelong memories. As the Youth Programs and Recreation Coordinator, you'll help create engaging recreation experiences for youth and families by coordinating after-school programming, building community partnerships, supporting recreation activities, and helping deliver seasonal camps and programs throughout the year. Working alongside schools, community organizations, instructors, and fellow recreation professionals, you'll help create safe, welcoming spaces where young people can discover new interests, stay active, and build meaningful connections. During the school year, you'll help coordinate the ZONE After School Program, while summer months focus on camps, recreation programs, and community activities that keep Hillsboro's parks and recreation system vibrant year-round. The ZONE After School Program provides middle school students with a safe, engaging place to spend their afternoons while exploring new interests, building relationships, and participating in recreation and enrichment activities. In this role, you'll help bring that vision to life by building partnerships, coordinating engaging recreation opportunities, and creating experiences that positively impact youth, families, and the broader Hillsboro community. This is an active, collaborative position that coordinates recreation programs, after-school activities, facility operations, and community partnerships. You'll spend much of your time working directly with schools, recreation facilities, participants, instructors, and City staff to ensure programs operate safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Requirements

Build trust and positive relationships with youth, families, coworkers, volunteers, and community partners.
Communicate confidently while adapting your approach to different audiences.
Stay organized while balancing multiple priorities and changing schedules.
Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and excellent customer service.
Exercise sound judgment and remain calm when unexpected situations arise.
Coordinate programs, facilities, staffing, and logistics with strong attention to detail.
Think creatively and solve problems collaboratively.
Demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
Coach and support part-time staff through encouragement, communication, and teamwork.
Foster welcoming and inclusive environments where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Recreation Administration, or a closely related field; and Two (2) years of experience in parks facilities management, event management, or project management; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Valid Driver's License and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy helping young people discover new interests and build confidence.
Enjoy building relationships with schools and community partners.
Enjoy coordinating recreation programs, activities, and special events.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
Enjoy solving problems and adapting to changing priorities.
Enjoy making a positive impact in your community.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily operations of the ZONE After School Program serving Hillsboro middle schools.
Build partnerships with school staff, instructors, volunteers, and community organizations to expand recreation and enrichment opportunities.
Coordinate recreation programs, community events, facility operations, and rentals.
Help develop engaging activities that encourage participation, learning, recreation, and healthy lifestyles.
Coordinate staffing, room schedules, equipment, and daily program logistics.
Prepare recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies for programs and events.
Assist participants and customers with facility reservations, registrations, and program information.
Review facility rental agreements and help ensure contract requirements are met.
Monitor recreation facilities and equipment to promote safe operations and positive participant experiences.
Maintain schedules, records, inventories, and operational documentation.
Monitor supplies and coordinate purchasing needs.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support for part-time and seasonal employees.
Identify challenges, solve problems, and continuously improve recreation services and participant experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings
City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements
Free TriMet annual Hop Pass and SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for you and your immediate family
Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness