CPRS Job Listing

Are you passionate about providing outstanding service to the Cupertino community? Do you enjoy working with people of all ages in a variety of recreation and leisure settings? Do you have enthusiasm for senior services? Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator who will contribute to a collaborative work environment while striving to provide innovative and enriching opportunities that support the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. There is currently one vacant position in the Senior Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision and training, budgeting, and program needs analysis; methods, techniques, procedures, and philosophy of recreation programming; first aid and safety practices.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recreation registration software

Ability to:

Organize, direct, evaluate, and supervise the activities of groups using recreation facilities.

Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep records and prepare reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, and the public.

On a continuing basis, stand, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach, and lift and carry weight of 25 pounds or less while coordinating and/or supervising recreation activities.

Education and Experience

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

One year of experience coordinating a variety of recreation programs and services. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation/leisure services or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for 2 years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. Municipal experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m., October 30, 2025. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino , or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.  An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established and may be extended up to one year. 

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.