Recreation Coordinator - Recreation Center Activities (Seasonal)

The City of South Lake Tahoe's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Seasonal Recreation Coordinators for our New Recreation and Aquatics Complex opening Spring 2026. As a key player in our facility programming, we need individuals to help plan, execute, and oversee diverse activities ranging from large-scale special events, weddings, rentals, and parties as well as daily operations of our climbing wall, batting cages, aquatics facilities, and other recreation amenities. We are looking to hire up to 6 seasonal coordinators. If you are a natural leader who loves keeping people engaged and safe, have experience in events, marketing, climbing, baseball, aquatics, or general recreation program coordination, we want to hear from you! 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
 
 1. Assists in the development and implementation of  program goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
2. Plans, organizes and coordinates programs with distinct program area functions related to the Recreation Center, park ranger programs, youth programs, aquatics programs, campground or golf course operations.
 3. Prepares reports; maintains files and records.
 4. Meets with public groups, clubs organizations, and agencies to identify community needs and recommends appropriate programs.
 5. Conducts and supervises assigned program and special events; develops and administers contracts specific to assigned area.
 6. Prepares purchase requisitions; orders supplies and materials, maintains inventory levels for program supplies .
 7. Assists in preparing and administering a program budget; monitors expenditures, handles daily revenue reconciliation of monies received and daily deposits for specific program area.
 8. Receives and reviews reports from staff members.
 9. Responds to complaints and requests for information.
 10. Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff under direct supervision of Parks and Recreation Manager.
 11. Attends professional workshops, seminars, and conferences.
 12. Performs related duties as required.  QUALIFICATION:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
 
Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques and procedures used in the planning, development and delivery of programs and operations related to park ranger programs, youth programs, aquatics programs, campground or golf course operations.
• Common recreational and social needs of various age groups.
•  Principles and procedures for implementing and directing activities and facility operations related to park ranger programs,  youth programs, aquatics programs,  campground or golf course.
• Principles and procedures of safety risk management.
•  Training others in recreation programming such as park ranger programs, youth programs, aquatics programs, campground or golf course.

Ability to:

•  Know and understand all aspects of the job.
•  Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
•  Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
•  Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
•  Develop and coordinate a community services or recreation program suited to the needs of the community.
•  Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a community services or recreation program with multiple program areas.
•  Analyze, interpret, and explain division policies and procedures.
•  Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates under direct supervision of Parks and Recreation Manager..
•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure studies, physical education, public administration, business administration, or related field is desired.
 
Experience:
Two years of community service or recreation program coordination and implementation experience specific to park ranger programs, campground, golf course, aquatics or youth program operations is desired.
 
 

Physical Demands - Working Conditions:

Environment: Works in an inside/outside aquatics facility environment, in seasonal climate and weather conditions; works with slippery surface conditions, where water and swimming pool chemicals are frequently encountered; and subject to emergency situations.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field setting; to sitting, walking, standing, and swimming for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; reaches with hands and arms; lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 200 pounds when responding to emergency lifesaving situations; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate pool equipment; mental capability to observe people and situations, and respond calmly in emergency situations.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction, speaking sufficient to exchange information in person.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $19 - $25