Recreation Coordinator (Full-Time)

City of Galt, CA -
Galt, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.67 - $31.51 an hour
7 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Program design
Program management
Regulatory compliance
Employee relationship building
Medical emergency response
Driver's License
Driving
Pediatric first aid
Documentation Handling
Local building codes
Operations planning

Full Job Description

Description

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Galt Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for
Recreation Coordinator.

The ideal candidate will bring a positive, "can-do" attitude and be equally comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Strong leadership skills are highly desirable. Flexibility is essential, as the position primarily requires availability on weeknights and weekends.

**Please note, this recruitment may close without notice once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.

Base Pay:

Effective July 1, 2027: $25.92 - $31.82

ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY):

Longevity Pay - beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; 15 years of service, 7.5%.
Bilingual Pay - $100 per month.
Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.
Incentives- up to 2.5% - 10%
On Call Pay- Two hours per day and four hours per holiday (depends on classification).
Standby Pay- Two hours for each standby shift of 8 hours or less (depends on classification).

BENEFITS:

Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
Holiday Pay - 14 holidays; thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Vacation Leave- 80 hours per year; after 4 years- 120 hours; after 10 years- 160 hours; after 15 years- 200 hours, and after 22 years- 240 hours.
Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
Vacation Cash Out- Cash out up to forty (40) hours of vacation per year.
Sick Leave- 8 hours per month. Remaining balances roll over with no maximum cap.
Health Insurance- City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium, including 100% for Employee+One for 5 of the health plans. City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
Life Insurance- City-paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
Long Term Disability - City-paid benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
EAP- Confidential employee assistance plan.

IUOE, Local 39 REPRESENTED
NON-EXEMPT

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversight of concession stands and one or more indoor and/or outdoor recreation activities at a recreation facility, park, or athletic field; implements and evaluates the operations and scheduling of sports leagues for adults and youth; provides general supervision to part-time recreation leaders, sports officials, scorekeepers, and coaches; implements tournaments, leagues, clinics, and tryouts; provides administrative support and program assistance to the Recreation Supervisor; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional supervision of staff, contractors, and volunteers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the recreation services series that provides program coordination, administrative, and/or day-to-day operational responsibilities. Responsibilities may include the organization of various team sports planning and implementing recreational activities in other areas such as outdoor education, cultural, aquatics, life enrichment, athletic classes, special events, and excursions for a wide variety of age groups and special populations. Responsibilities involve year-round coordination of participant registration and team assignment, facility and activity scheduling, confirmation of officials and scorekeepers, facility preparation and supervision of part-time recreation staff.

This class is distinguished from Recreation Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory-level class and has overall program, budgetary, and administrative responsibility for multiple recreation activities and facilities or a comprehensive recreational program.

Example of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs and facilities.
Formulates and organizes plans and schedules for seasonal and year-round activities such as City-wide athletic leagues, special events, and day and summer camps.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and provides recommendations; provides supervision, training, orientation, and guidance to assigned staff; prepares weekly and daily schedules; provides input and documentation for performance evaluations.
Recommends selection, trains, and directs part-time, temporary, seasonal, and volunteer staff; monitors proper completion of assignments.
Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes.
Ensures programs are in compliance with applicable City laws and ordinances and City policies and procedures.
Updates, plans, and conducts safety training and certification courses which may include First Aid, lifeguard, water safety instruction (WSI), Title 22, and other courses for Recreation Services and City staff.
Evaluates sports leagues policies and rules for currency, effectiveness, and feasibility.
Coordinates schedules of athletic events with maintenance and office staff to ensure field preparation and facility set up for recreation and tournament activities.
Purchases, stores, and oversees the use of supplies and equipment; supplying fields with the necessary equipment, ensuring that all equipment is in good working condition, and reporting any equipment deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.
Maintains contacts and provides necessary coordination of services with neighborhood groups, schools, volunteer, and other community groups.
Develops program proposals and recommends fee schedules.
Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports related to recreation programs and services.
Publicizes recreation activities through a variety of public relations activities and promotional media.
Creates marketing material for recreational programs, including developing and preparing brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other material; maintains and updates informational kiosk and websites as needed.
Performs a variety of support work on a relief or as-needed basis, such as taking registrations, greeting the public and answering telephones, and officiating when a sport official is absent.
Maintains logs, records, and files related to the area of assignment.
Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of recreation program development, implementation, review, and evaluation.
Recreational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.
Techniques of planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating group, social, and recreational activities.
Principles and practices of directing recreation activities at community parks, community centers, aquatic centers, and athletic facilities.
Applicable regulatory relevant to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
Principles and practices of effective employee and volunteer supervision, including selection, training, and work review.
Recreation site management and oversight.
Rules, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to recreation programs and facilities.
Recordkeeping practices as applied to recreation programs.
Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned; including basic First Aid and adult and/or child CPR methods.
Principles and practices of basic public relations techniques.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques to effectively interact with individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and ethnic groups.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to:

Plan, oversee, coordinate, review, and evaluate recreation program operations and activities, as well as staff, contractors, and volunteers.
Plan and prepare recreation activity schedules, staffing schedules, reports, and other related program material.
Work with staff in preparing sports fields and facilities for programs and activities.
Understand the organization and operation of recreation programs and facilities necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and regulations.
Handling medical emergencies in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic First Aid and/or adult and child CPR.
Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
Develop, plan, and evaluate league and tournament sports programs.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written material.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
Make accurate business arithmetic and statistical computations; accurately process cash transactions.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in recreation administration, leisure services, physical education, or a related field (graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred) and two years of experience coordinating recreation or group activities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED certification from an accredited agency within probationary period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation, including fingerprinting. May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. A complete employment application is required; a resume does not replace the information requested on the application, including work history. Applications that state "see resume" or otherwise lack sufficient information to evaluate whether the minimum qualifications are met will be rejected.

All supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Answers to questions stating “see resume” or “see application” will not be considered. If the questionnaire requests a certification be attached, you must attach the certification as verification. Certifications that are not attached will not be considered and may result in the application being rejected.

For some recruitments, a limited number of the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination, presentation, practical skills assessment, oral panel interview, or a combination of these components. Candidates who pass a written examination, presentation, or practical skills assessment are not guaranteed an oral panel interview, as the department may choose to interview only the highest-scoring candidates.
An eligibility list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process; current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The eligibility lists will remain active for one year from the assessment completion date. When vacancies occur, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted for additional interviews.
All correspondence regarding this recruitment will be sent via email only. Emails will be sent from [email protected] and may be directed to your spam or junk folder. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure your email address is accurate and capable of receiving these messages.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Before beginning employment, candidates must successfully complete the pre-employment process. Depending on the classification, the pre-employment process may include reference checks, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, a Personal History Statement (for specific classifications), a police records check (for specific classifications), and a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, physical examination, lift test, and/or hearing test. For Police Department candidates, the pre-employment process may also include a CVSA, background investigation, and psychological examination.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form to Rachelle Jennings, Human Resources Analyst, by email to [email protected] 72 hours before the test date.

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This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract.

If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.

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