Recreation Program Coordinator

Overview

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Recreation Program Coordinator to join our Parks and Recreation Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to facilitate programming at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Recreation and Aquatics Center. We're looking for a motivated and experienced leader to help shape this dynamic facility into a vibrant hub for community connection, health, and recreation.

The Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of South Lake Tahoe plans, organizes, and oversees a variety of recreation programs with a primary focus on youth and adult sports league programming.

• Under general supervision, coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of leagues, tournaments, clinics, and camps; manages schedules, registrations, staffing, facilities, and equipment; prepares and monitors program budgets; and ensures safe, inclusive, and well-organized operations.
• Supervises part-time and volunteer staff; works independently with minimal direction.
• Provides administrative support and program assistance to the Recreation Supervisor, and collaborates with schools, community organizations, and partner agencies to enhance recreation opportunities for the community.
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• $5,235 - $6,363 per month
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement
• Bilingual Incentive Pay
• 88 Hours of Vacation Time
• 12 days of Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• CalPERS Pension Plan
• City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Applications Accepted:
January 20, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Applications Reviewed:
Mid February 2026
Oral Panel Interviews:
Mid to Late February 2026
Department Interviews:
Late February/Early March 2026

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:

A Bachelor7s 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.

Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, as need for programming and events.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California or Nevada driver7s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, certificates in CPR and advanced first aid.

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.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and may have some contact with chemical agents used in pool maintenance; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surface.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and recreation facility setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;

and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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.

All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.