The City of Tracy is looking for its next Recreation Program Coordinator!
The ideal candidate is an energetic and organized professional who brings creativity, strong
leadership, and excellent customer service to our Parks & Recreation team. They have experience
coordinating recreation programs—such as youth/teen activities, aquatics, seniors, sports, special
events, and seasonal programs—and feel confident supporting the daily operations of recreation
facilities. They communicate well, build positive relationships with the community, and are
comfortable guiding and training staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and skilled in
scheduling, budgeting support, contract coordination, and creating program marketing materials.
They understand safety and permitting requirements and can effectively plan, implement, and
evaluate programs. Above all, they are a proactive team member player who enjoys working in a fastpaced
environment, is committed to high-quality service, and takes pride in delivering safe,
inclusive, and engaging experiences for the community.

Essential Duties:

The following is a general list of duties for this position. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
  for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements
  policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and
  facilities.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates one or more recreation programs, activities,
  and/or systems at one or multiple sites; establishes schedules and methods for providing
  community and recreation services; recommends improvements or modifications.
• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the day-to-day operations of one or more recreation
  programs and/or facilities.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and provides recommendations; provides
  supervision, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; prepares weekly and daily
  schedules; provides input and documentation for performance evaluations.
• Works with community groups and residents in the development and coordination of recreation
  programs or services; oversees and coordinates scheduling of activities, games, and events.
• Develops requests for proposal (RFP), memoranda of understanding (MOU), license agreements,
  and professional services agreements (PSA) between the City, vendors, and non-profit
  organizations related to a variety of parks and recreation programs, services, activities, and
  facilities; ensures proper public noticing consistent with City ordinance and regulatory
  requirements; routes agreements through appropriate internal City and department processes.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to an associate degree in recreation or a related field and two (2) years of experience
in recreation leadership and programs including at least six (6) months of lead or supervisory
experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon
appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications.
Depending upon area of assignment, incumbents may be required to obtain ServSafe,
Lifeguard, or other assignment-specific certifications.
May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.