Recreation Program Coordinator

* THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 4th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION*

The City of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department is seeking a talented Recreation Program Coordinator
. This position performs professional and administrative work in the development and oversight of community recreation programming. It requires organizational and leadership skills to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and activities for youth, teens, and adults in the community.

Auburn's Recreation Division provides opportunities for the public to participate in diverse recreational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community. These programs include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and a host of special events suitable for the entire family and community at large.

The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong‑Mayor form of Mayor‑Council government, with a City Council of seven at‑large members.

• Plan, schedule, organize, facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of community fitness, athletics, STEAM, and wellness programs for youth, teens, and adults; secure all the necessary staff and supplies for assigned programs.
• Coordinate with other Recreation Coordinators in the delivery of community fitness, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), and wellness programs.
• Encourage and work with community organizations, clubs, and agencies to obtain services, programs, and support for youth programs and activities.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations.
• Conduct a variety of community meetings involving youth and adults.

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Please review the class specification.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's Degree in recreation, or related field
• Two years of work experience coordinating and organizing recreational programs and activities
• OR a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully complete the essential elements of the job listed above.

• Valid state driver’s license, without impending loss at time of appointment.
• Possess, or has the ability to obtain, a CPR and First Aid certificate within three months of appointment.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax‑free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age,…