Recreation Coordinator

Job Description:

Recreation Coordinator

Description

Definition

Come join the City of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department team! Check out our video to see what working for the City of Newport Beach is like!

Currently, there is one full-time vacancy as a Recreation Coordinator in the Recreation & Senior Services Department. This position will assist in the oversight of Youth & Adult Sports Programming and the Natural Resources Division. The ideal candidate possesses excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

1. Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on August 1 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Candidates are required to submit a resume for the application package to be considered complete.

2. Virtual Interview: Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to a virtual interview tentatively scheduled for the week of September 2 , 2025 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CAREER PATH:
The career path for this position is: Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Manager.

SCHEDULE: This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule upon supervisor approval.
RETIREMENT:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of experience in developing programs and activities OR at least one year working directly with public recreation agency or program.

Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, human services and development, public administration, or a related field.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$5,366.54 - $7,928.89 Monthly