Recreation Coordinator I or II

 Small Team – Big Opportunity 
If you are seeking a career in government where you can make a difference in the community every day and be part of a positive work culture that supports professional development, the City of Moorpark is the place for you.   We are seeking a motivated Recreation Coordinator I or II to join our team.   The City of Moorpark is a great place to make a big impact as part of a small team.  At the City of  Moorpark, we “Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark" and are looking for others to further that vision.  We welcome your application if this opportunity aligns with your career goals and experience.  
 
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package comprised of 90% City paid health insurance for employee and dependents, 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, 11 ½ days paid holidays, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance, and work/life balance e.g., flexible work schedule. (See and review the benefits tab). Here at City Hall, we have a mentorship program, an Employee Engagement Team, and we celebrate and recognize employees every quarter.  
 
 About the City of Moorpark  
The City of Moorpark was incorporated in 1983 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. We are conveniently located in the southeastern part of Ventura County near the cities of Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, within an hour’s drive to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and beaches. Moorpark is nestled in a flourishing valley with spacious mountain views, a perpetual vacation climate, beautiful residential neighborhoods, cultural arts, shopping, a variety of restaurants, outstanding schools, and the exceptional Moorpark Community College. Moorpark also has 19 city parks with sport courts and fields, open grass, picnic areas, hiking, and viewpoints.
 
 Below are some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark:  

• “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.
• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”
• “I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.”
• “Easy-going employees."

The Recreation Coordinator Position
This opportunity is for a Recreation Coordinator I or II at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center primarily supervising sports leagues and sports programs for youths and adults.   Recreation Coordinator duties also include planning, implementing, and administering  recreation and community service programs and activities; assigning and overseeing staff  to provide safe and well-managed recreation and community service programs including youth, adult and senior sports, leisure classes, special events, youth camps, senior/active adult programs, and other related City programs; assists with the management of the City's recreation, and provides assistance with marketing and promotion of these and other programs.  The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day or hours for this position to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission. This position is not overtime exempt. 

Depending on skills and experience, this position can be filled with the following:

Recreation Coordinator I ($23.55 - $31.66 per hour) 
This is an entry-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.  Employees at this level require more supervision and training and receive direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor. They may exercise lead worker supervision over recreation and clerical staff and volunteers; administer contracts; and monitor performance.
or 
Recreation Coordinator II ($27.33 - $36.72 per hour)
This is a journey-level class in the professional Recreation Coordinator series. This class is distinguished from the Recreation Coordinator I by additional experience and the performance of a wider range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level require less supervision and have the ability to act more independently.  They receive direction from the department director, division manager, or assigned supervisor and exercise functional and technical supervision over recreation and clerical staff and volunteers;  administer contracts; and monitor performance
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First review of applications will be on 8/12/2024.    This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission is encouraged. 

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for leading and tracking recreation and community services programs, adult and youth sports, facilities, teen program, youth day camp, and special events or excursions.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the assigned supervisor. 
• Supervise, schedule, and delegate duties to staff; review and process staff time cards; train staff on policies and procedures; train and evaluate staff, umpires, and officials. 
• Administer recreation and community services programs; assist with the development and management of instructor contracts; schedule usage of facilities and make park reservations; oversee and process class registrations, payments, insurance policies, deposits, warrants, and refunds; schedule games, practices, classes, and playoffs; prepare instruction manuals, brochures, flyers, and ads; and order required materials, supplies, and awards. 
• May assist with oversight for maintenance and repair of recreation facilities and equipment; purchase program supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the selection of temporary and seasonal staff; conduct staff interviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. 
• Assist with the preparation and administration of program and division budgets; monitor expenditures; perform accounting for each program area as necessary. 
• Schedule, implement, promote,  publicize youth and adult programs and special events; assist with the design, layout, and edit, proofread, and write quarterly recreation brochure; sell advertising; write press releases; post and handout flyers. 
• Perform miscellaneous duties for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; take park reservations.
• May monitor or manage a community services program and site of operation. 
• Develop project proposals; conduct program evaluations. 
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities. 

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of assigned division and department.
• Recreation planning for adults, youth, teen, and other targeted populations.
• Techniques of planning, supervising, and organizing programs.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Leadership and instruction of groups and individuals.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• Desktop publishing software.
• City forms, procedures, and policies.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Marketing standards and practices and publicity techniques.
• Purchasing procedures and practices.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of recreation services and camp administration.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.
• Rules and equipment used for food preparation activities.
• Standard safety and safe kitchen precautions.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

 Ability to:

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Plan and schedule multiple recreational and educational programs.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers, and copiers.
• Enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Recruit, motivate, and encourage volunteers.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

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

Recreation Coordinator I :
One year of increasingly responsible experience in recreation.
Recreation Coordinator II : Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, including one year of lead worker responsibility.
Recreation Coordinator I and II:

• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR and basic first aid certificate.

Environmental Conditions:  Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; irregular work hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays); exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions:  Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; medium lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; balancing; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.

Salary : $24 - $37