Recreation Coordinator - Youth Development

Location: Elk Grove, CA

Closing Date: February 1, 2026

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") Parks and Recreation Department invites qualified and enthusiastic candidates to apply for the Recreation Coordinator position within the Youth Development Division
. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality recreation programs that enrich the lives of youth and the community.

Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include, but are not limited to:
Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

• Plans, organizes, and schedules, programs, facilities and special events in the area(s) to which assigned.
• Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public; ensures subordinate staff provides a high degree of service to both internal and external customers; acts as a liaison to the public; answers questions and handles customer complaints.
• Performs related customer care follow up such as, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, program changes, class cancellations and wait lists.
• Leads and coordinates the day to day work assignments; may provide first line supervision to lower level full-time and part-time employees including assigning and reviewing work, conducting training, preparing performance evaluations and recommending discipline.
• May assist in preparing and monitoring a subsection of the program/facility budget.
• Maintains program standards; enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by CSD policies.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
• Completes appropriate reports and forms including, ensures proper completion of reports and forms by part-time employees.
• Coordinates the design, printing and distribution of program specific informational, outreach and marketing materials such as, but not limited to, promotional flyers, brochures, manuals, handbooks and surveys.
• Researches and provides other assistance on special projects as assigned.
• Acts as a Department liaison with various community groups; may participate in various ad hoc committees.
• Purchase and maintain services, supplies and equipment in accordance with policy.
• Collaborates with Recreation Supervisors and Recreation Coordinators from other sections to oversee operations of recreation facilities.
• Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays to meet the needs of the department.
• May secure revenue and/or in-kind donations related to the area(s) of assignment.
• May secure and oversee volunteers for assigned projects.
• May perform higher level duties in the absence of staff as necessary.
• Performs various related essential duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirement may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified or waived.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or closely related field to the program area(s) assigned.

• A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Certain assignments may require certifications. When certifications are listed as being required in the job announcement, those certifications must be obtained by time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.

• Two (2) years of increasingly…