Recreation Program Coordinator

Recreation Program Coordinator
City of Auburn (Washington)

This range is provided by City of Auburn (Washington). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Base pay: $92,119.68/yr - $/yr.

Position Open Until Filled. Priority consideration for applications received on or before January 4th at 11:59 PM.

The City of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department is seeking a talented Recreation Program Coordinator. This position performs professional and administrative work in the development and oversight of community recreation programming. It requires organizational and leadership skills to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and activities for youth, teens, and adults in the community.

• Plan, schedule, organize, facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of community fitness, athletics, STEAM, and wellness programs for youth, teens, and adults; secure all necessary staff and supplies for assigned programs.
• Coordinate with other Recreation Coordinators in the delivery of community fitness, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), and wellness programs.
• Encourage and work with community organizations, clubs, and agencies to obtain services, programs, and support for youth programs and activities.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations.
• Conduct a variety of community meetings involving youth and adults.

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, or related field.
• Two years of work experience coordinating and organizing recreational programs and activities.
• OR a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully complete the essential elements of the job listed above.

• Valid state driver’s license, without impending loss at time of appointment.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a CPR and First Aid certificate within three months of appointment.

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City.
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans.
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year.
• VEBA (tax‑free health savings account).
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan.
• Deferred Compensation plan options.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• And more!

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, reference check, and driving abstract review will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, email: cgillespie.