Recreation Coordinator

Recreation Coordinator

The City of Petaluma is seeking two dynamic, enthusiastic, and community‑programming minded candidates to join the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. One Coordinator will oversee the City’s youth programming, including our annual Summer Camps and pre‑school at the Community Center. The second Coordinator will oversee field rentals and the adult sports program. Both positions provide day‑to‑day supervision of part‑time recreation staff, coordinate independent contractor programs, and perform key administrative functions.

These roles are essential to delivering safe, enriching, and enjoyable experiences for the Petaluma community.

• SALARY RANGE: $63,024.00 – $76,544.00 annually
• FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING:
  • MEDICAL INSURANCE:
    Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere). Please see the 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo
  • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE:
    Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to a maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long‑Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
    Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:
  • CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
    • 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members
    • 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
    Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts):
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 12 fixed and 1 floating
• OTHER EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

Plan, organize, and supervise City recreation programs and services; plan, organize, and implement specialized recreation social/cultural, special events, social services, and sports/athletics programs.

General direction is provided by a higher‑level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

This is a professional/supervisory class, responsible for coordinating and supervising a variety of assigned departmental programs involving youth, teens, and adults; positions may be assigned to social/cultural or sports/athletic program areas. This class is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor in that the latter has responsibility for planning and directing all City recreation and related programs, activity, and facility use.

• Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, and direct assigned City recreation programs and/or recreation facilities and staff; assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards in areas of responsibility; participate in interviewing, hiring, and supervising contract employees and part‑time recreation staff; provide for staff training and professional development.
• Make recommendations regarding matters of general policy and budget; prepare detailed budget requests for the staff, equipment, and materials for projected activities; provide technical assistance to staff; inspect and evaluate work being performed; identify problem areas and direct remedial actions to be taken; direct the selection, supervision, and work evaluation of assigned staff.
• Prepare and maintain statistical and other records and reports related to departmental programs and projects; respond to inquiries and complaints related to departmental programs and activities.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate youth and adult athletic leagues and…