Recreation Coordinator (Sports)

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District")  Parks and Recreation Department is looking for two dynamic individuals to fill the Recreation Coordinator positions within the Sports Division. 

Position Description

Under direct supervision, plans, coordinates, and evaluates assigned program(s) for participants of a variety of ages and skill levels within a community-wide recreation and leisure delivery system. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific program(s) and/or facilities. Program/Facility areas include, but are not limited to: Teen Services, Youth Development, Special Events/Support Services, Leisure Enrichment/Therapeutic Recreation, Sports and Athletic Rentals, Facility Rentals, and Aquatics. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment. 

Salary Information:
The Recreation Coordinator's salary range is between $29.84 - $41.98 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the midpoint of the salary range.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirement may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified or waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or closely related field to the program area(s) assigned;

Substitution of Education:

 

• A combination of both education and full time paid or other equivalent work experience performing community programming or working in the area of recreation may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Certain assignments may require certifications. When certifications are listed as being required in the job announcement, those certifications must be obtained by time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience or equivalent community/volunteer service in the field(s) to which the position is assigned.

Preferred Experience in the following Areas:  

 

• Collaboration with Community Groups
• Involvement with youth organizations
• Work within non-profit organizations
• Field and facility rentals
• Sports Field Maintenance

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;
• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier and maintain it throughout employment.