Recreation Coordinator

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:

Position:
Recreation Coordinator Department:
Recreation

Job Opening Date:
September 21, 2026

Location:

Vallejo, CA

Deadline for applying:
Open Until Filled Position Type:
Full-time

Pay Range: $31.47- $42.22/hour

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers.

GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.

GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time employees and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a  fiscal year budget of approximately $13 million.

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and supervising a variety of recreational programs, managing the care and maintenance of District facilities, processing permits and payments, recruiting, training and supervising staff, monitoring budgets, and preparing promotional material and marketing special events.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, promotes, evaluates, and leads recreational activities in area of assignment.
• Reviews applications and enters reservations in recreation software. Schedules meetings with customers/general public, processes permits and payments, assists with event layouts, and enforces rules and regulations.
• Ensures the safety of equipment, building, and surrounding areas through inspections and takes action to resolve any issues.
• Monitors budget revenues and expenditures. Completes monthly cash flow report and annual end of year report. Proposes new fiscal year budget and justifications.
• Responsible for preparation of programmatic annual budget and justifications.
• Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations. Takes appropriate courses of action and notifies supervisor whenever necessary.
• Prepare a variety of administrative and financial reports on activities and operations. Orders supplies, as needed. Maintains records and invoices.
• Develops a strategic action plan for area of responsibility incorporated as part of the development and implementation of Division and District goals and objectives.
• Completes activity guide list and proposes new programs for the organization. Markets and advertises for new programs.
• Collects fees for classes and/or programs. Issues receipts, balances and reconciles accounts, and submits to Finance Department.
• Performs related work as required.

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.

Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. The impact the job has on GVRD is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. The impact the job has on GVRD is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

• Position has moderate fiscal responsibility. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be…