Recreation Coordinator - Marketing & Sponsorship Special Events PT Benefitted

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, and under general direction, the Recreation Coordinator assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the City of Lacey recreational programs, facilities and events. This position is also responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to, monitoring and maintaining park facilities; publicizing programs and events; and supervising a variety of temporary staff and volunteers.

The Parks, Culture & Recreation (PCR) Department creates exceptional events, experiences and environments that delight, educate and inspire the human spirit, connect people to each other and the past, and build a strong, healthy community.

The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time.

First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026.

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with the organization and implementation of year-round recreation events or facilities programs under the direction of Recreation Supervisor. Researches new programs and interests and improves existing programs or events in order to meet community needs.
• Arranges appropriate facility, supplies, and equipment for recreational programs, events or rentals.
• Assists with preparing policies for program area (programs, events and/or facilities).
• Evaluates quality of programs, staff, and facilities through participant surveys, personal site visits, and staff performance evaluations.
• Supervises, directs, and schedules part-time staff, volunteers, and interns. Responsible for hiring temporary staff and volunteers that reflect the mission and goals of the City, conducting performance evaluations as needed and setting consistent expectations based on the assigned duties.
• Monitors and maintains facilities as needed and assigned.
• Publicizes programs, events and facility information in a clear, timely, and accurate manner.
• Ensures favorable public response to programming communications and stable or increasing program participation. Assists with researching marketing and program area trends and efficiencies (programs, events and/or facilities).
• Assists other Parks, Culture and Recreation staff during peak program registration periods so that all customers are helped quickly and efficiently.
• Maintains records such as program events or facility revenues and expenditures, registration and attendance records, and staff schedules and timesheets.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration or related field.

An Associate’s Degree in Recreation Administration or related field AND two (2) years of experience in recreation program planning.

A High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in recreation program planning.

* May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier OR must be able to provide own transportation to and from job, meetings, and related job sites.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Must have a valid First Aid and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain before programs begin.

• Methods and techniques used to evaluate service, policy, and program effectiveness.
• Techniques, principles, methods, and practices of budget preparation and monitoring, grant writing, solicitation, and monitoring.
• Recreation Administration, programs and event planning.

• Researching, preparing, and writing effective documents, reports, press releases, and presentations for a variety of audiences using an assortment of communication methods and multi-media technology.
• Greeting the public with the conveyed message of willingness to help and explains all program information…