Outdoor Recreation Program Coordinator

Overview

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate in this position will bring a passion for open space activation and recreation, overseeing and coordinating various operations, services, and activities within the Outdoor Recreation Division. This position will implement program goals and objectives, oversee assigned full-time and seasonal staff, and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of their assigned area of responsibility. This position may be required to work holidays, nights and/or weekends throughout the year.

We currently have one vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Oversee and coordinate various operations, services, and activities of an assigned recreation program including either aquatics, indoor centers, child and youth programs, adult and youth league sports or special City events.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned recreation program services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Coordinate and promote assigned recreational programs and activities; participate in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned part‑time, contractual, and volunteer employees; provide staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; evaluate assigned staff; initiate disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of assigned facilities.
• Schedule maintenance for assigned areas including cleaning, sweeping and vacuuming; maintain records and develop reports concerning recreation activities.
• Monitor activities for assigned recreation program; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Collect and account for program fees and registration; maintain appropriate financial records and prepare state and federally mandated reports.
• Coordinate and supervise special events; contact local corporations to sponsor and/or participate; compile and distribute statistics of special events.
• Assist in the coordination and promotion of City sponsored events; hire and supervise food and beverage vendors, craft vendors and entertainment; arrange for rental needs including restrooms and lighting.
• Develop and maintain a handbook on special event permit processes and procedures; respond to regarding permit processes; hold special meetings to review permits; evaluate and revise policies.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within the assigned recreation program; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
• Oversee and schedule usage of assigned facilities including halls, recreation centers, community centers, swimming pool, City parks and sports fields; provide information and assistance to users of facilities; explaining policies, rules and regulations of facility use; monitor and inspect assigned facilities after use; schedule maintenance and secure facilities.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; provide information regarding assigned recreational program area.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in recreation, leisure services, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• * An additional year of work experience in a supervisory role in a recreation setting may substitute for the college level coursework requirement.
• Work Experience:
  
  Three years of increasingly responsible experience supporting the activities and operations of a recreation program including one year of administrative responsibility.
• License:
  Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online o.gov/jobs by March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a…