Recreation Coordinator - CW & Community Events

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:

Position:
Recreation Coordinator, Department:
Recreation/CW & Community Events

Job Opening Date:
January 9, 2026,

Location:

Vallejo, CA

Deadline for applying:
February 6, 2026, Position Type:
Full-time

Pay Range: $30.41 - $40.79 per hour

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and an Olympic‑size swimming pool and 4 community centers.

GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.

GVRD is governed by a five‑member Board of Directors. With 30+ full‑time employees and approximately 155 part‑time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget of approximately $13 million.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the community centers and adaptive recreation programs within the Recreation Department, developing and administering the divisional budget, attending Board meetings, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports, conducting site visits, supervising Recreation staff, and collaborating with other District departments and the community.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, promotes, evaluates, and leads recreational activities in area of assignment.
• Reviews applications and enters reservations in recreation software. Schedules meetings with customers/general public, processes permits and payments, assists with event layouts, and enforces rules and regulations.
• Ensures the safety of equipment, building, and surrounding areas through inspections and takes action to resolve any issues.
• Monitors budget revenues and expenditures. Completes monthly cash flow report and annual end of year report. Proposes new fiscal year budget and justifications.
• Responsible for preparation of programmatic annual budget and justifications.
• Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations. Takes appropriate courses of action and notifies supervisor whenever necessary.
• Prepare a variety of administrative and financial reports on activities and operations. Orders supplies, as needed. Maintains records and invoices.
• Develops a strategic action plan for area of responsibility incorporated as part of the development and implementation of Division and District goals and objectives.
• Completes activity guide list and proposes new programs for the organization. Markets and advertises for new programs.
• Collects fees for classes and/or programs. Issues receipts, balances and reconciles accounts, and submits to Finance Department.
• Performs related work as required.

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more full‑time employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.

This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on GVRD, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction.

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. The impact the job has on GVRD is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee…