Recreation Coordinator Positions Sports . Youth

2 Recreation Coordinator Positions - 1. Sports
2. Youth

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location: Petaluma, CA

Closing Date: March 24, 2026

Description: 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.

• 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 tournaments; direct aquatics programs and facility use; organize and supervise programs and activities at a variety of locations in the City; evaluate recreation program effectiveness and participation and make recommendations for improvement or modification; supervise and inspect recreation areas and facilities to ensure proper and safe use of equipment.
• Oversee, process, and manage sports field rentals; enforce and regulate field use policies and facility rules; process field rental requests and payments; issue field use permits.
• Create marketing and promotional materials such as flyers, posters, banners, and newsletters; update and oversee social media platforms with information on the City’s recreation program and events.
• Participate in long‑term planning to assess future recreation needs; research new operational techniques, methods, and equipment; make recommendations for purchase or implementation.
• Coordinate recreation programs and activities with those of other City departments and outside agencies.
• Work with community groups in the planning and implementation of department programs; promote City recreation programs in the community; seek sponsor ships for major special events.
• Monitor contract agreements with service providers.
• Act as City staff liaison to the City Museum Association, Youth Advisory Commission, Senior Advisory Committee, and other boards and committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.