The City of Newark's Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for motivated and skilled professionals to join our team as a Recreation Coordinator. This key role involves coordinating and implementing a variety of recreation and human services programs and events, including sports, fitness, aquatics, and adult and youth development activities. The Recreation Coordinator will also supervise temporary and volunteer staff, and perform a variety of clerical support services.
Newark is known for its vibrant community, robust recreational activities, and commitment to providing quality services to residents of all ages. Our city's recreation programs are essential to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The City is dedicated to fostering a well-planned, attractive, and active community through effective recreation and human services programs with our new Recreation Coordinator leveraging their knowledge and experience in organizing, and implementing a broad range of recreational activities and human services.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Additional education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one year.
- Three (3) years experience in recreation, community services, or related field.
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
- Possession of valid certificates in Lifeguarding, CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED and Emergency Oxygen are highly desirable.
- Position will require working occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Applicants are encouraged to review the class specification and the City of Newark's Mission and Values to gain additional insights into the City and the essential duties, and knowledge and abilities required for the position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Recreation Coordinator position is a proactive and organized professional with the ability to supervise and motivate volunteers and temporary staff while ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively, and with a high level of customer service. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and community expectations.
The Recreation Coordinator will embody the City’s PRIDE values—Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement—by delivering exceptional customer service, developing responsive and inclusive programs, and building positive relationships with participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resourcefulness in enhancing program operations, embrace innovative approaches to service delivery, value diverse perspectives, and actively engage the community to create meaningful recreational experiences for all residents.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, the ability to effectively manage resources, and a commitment to maintaining a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment. They will exercise sound judgment, build trust with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the City with professionalism and diplomacy.
BENEFITS
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $1,026
- Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- Vacation Accrual: 6.667 to 16.667 hours per month depending upon years of service.
- Sick Leave: Up to 8 hours per month.
- Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 life policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $4,000 per employee per fiscal year.
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members living in the same household may use the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center free of charge. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members receive resident rates for class registration and facility rentals.
You may review the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) MOU on our website for additional details.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, a completed employment application, resume, and cover letter must be submitted through CalOpps by: 11:59pm, July 12, 2026. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a basic physical exam.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.
The City of Newark is a Certified Age Friendly Employer recognized by the Age Friendly Institute.
Pay: $45.18 - $54.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
