CPRS Job Listing

The Recreation Coordinator – Youth Enrichment is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing recreational and educational programs that engage and inspire youth. This position focuses on providing high-quality enrichment opportunities that foster personal growth, creativity, leadership, and social development. The Coordinator will design inclusive and diverse programs that meet the needs of the community, ensuring accessibility for all participants.

In addition to youth programming, this position oversees the daily operations of childcare facilities and the rock wall, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and staffed appropriately. Responsibilities include program planning, staff training, safety compliance, and enhancing participant experiences in these areas. The Coordinator will also manage program budgets, recruit and supervise staff and volunteers, and build partnerships with schools, community organizations, and families.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience in youth programming, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences that empower young people while ensuring the safety and success of childcare and recreational facilities.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing and implementing youth enrichment programs that promote creativity, leadership, and personal growth. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to engage diverse youth populations, foster inclusive program environments, and collaborate with schools, community organizations, and families. Experience in curriculum development, behavior management, and evaluating program effectiveness is highly desirable.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work in an office or field environment; walking, standing, running, sitting for periods of time; some stooping, bending, and climbing; dealing with the public.
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Works a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Education:  High school diploma or equivalent and an AA/AS from an accredited college, with major coursework in recreation or a related field.    Experience:  One (1) year of increasingly responsible related experience.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Possession of a valid Class "3" or "C" California driver's license; and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite.  Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Class "2" or "B" California driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).