RECREATION COORDINATOR

County of S anta Cruz
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

RECREATION COORDINATOR
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates

Encouraged to Apply
Supplemental Questionnaire Required

Open and Promotional

Job # 25-GT5-01

Salary: $5,909 – 7,471 / Month

Closing Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embrace s individuals of every

status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compass ion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an

environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under direction, plans, promotes, implements, coordinates and supervises the daily activities of
a variety of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services (POSCS) programs, may include but not limited to:
outdoor recreation and educational programs (including seasonal camps), contracted classes and
supervises the work of recreation program staff; schedules a variety POSCS programs throughout the
county; and performs employee performance evaluations as required. The Recreation Coordinator will be
responsible for developing and implementing our county-wide outdoor education program and
contracted services. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used
to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

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

Completion of college with major coursework in recreation or related field and one year of experience
coordinating or supervising recreation program activities or special events.

OR

Three (3) years of experience coordinating or supervising recreation program activities or special events.

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Special Requirements: License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California class C driver license.
American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Instructor Certificate may be required within the first
year of employment for some positions. Possession of a valid first aid certificate, as prescribed by law, and
adult, child, infant, and two-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months
of employment.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the practices and techniques of developing, organizing and
supervising recreational activities; safety and emergency procedures and first aid; the methods and
techniques of publicity and promotion; the principles and practices of supervision and training;
communication skills and techniques; and specific program assignment (may be required). Some
knowledge of monitoring and preparing budgets.

Ability to: Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a variety of recreation programs and special events;
plan, assign, direct, train, motivate and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; establish and maintain
effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; recommend, interpret, explain and
enforce program policies and procedures; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare
reports and correspondence; analyze and prepare grant proposals, contracts and budgets; learn to
input and access information on a computer; travel to and perform duties at variety of outdoor and
indoor recreation sites; and lift 25 pounds.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to
compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive
evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire.
You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may
be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the
administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall
score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during
those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to
take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room
510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications
will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final
filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability
that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation
and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE –3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent
coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to
have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to
cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
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Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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