Recreation Coordinator

Overview

Currently, there is one full-time Recreation Coordinator vacancy at the Oasis Senior Center. This position will coordinate and provide essential social services to seniors. The ideal candidate possesses excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently, and strong communication skills to support seniors through challenging situations by identifying needs and referring them to appropriate community resources.

• Application Evaluation:
  Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, or at 150 applications—whichever occurs first. Candidates are required to submit a resume for the application package to be considered complete. The most qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview:
  Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The career path for this position is:
Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.

This position will work a 5/40 schedule.

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Required:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience in developing programs and activities OR at least one year working directly with a public recreation agency or program.
• Education:
  
  An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, human services and development, public administration, or a related field.
• License/Certificate:
  Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Disaster Service Worker:
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Background check:
Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application.

Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.