Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Pay & Benefits
About the Opportunity
The City of Ventura Parks & Recreation Department is hiring a Recreation Coordinator to join our team dedicated to enriching the quality of life through recreation, parks, and community partnerships. This position plans, coordinates, and oversees a variety of recreation, cultural, wellness, and community programs while supporting special events, community outreach, and partnerships.
The current vacancy is assigned to the Barranca Vista Center (BVC) , which serves children, youth, adults, seniors, and families through a range of recreational programs, classes, and activities. The Barranca Vista Center is the City's "Imagination Center," offering a welcoming space for creativity, learning, and community connection for all ages. The center features a large activity room and art studio and provides year-round classes in art, music, dance, fitness, and more!
Key Responsibilities Include:
Coordinating recreation, educational, wellness, cultural, and community programs and special events.
Planning, promoting, and evaluating assigned programs and services.
Recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising part-time staff, volunteers, and contract instructors.
Building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
Providing exceptional customer service and serving as a resource for participants and the public.
Assisting with program budgets, purchasing, inventory, and grant administration, as assigned.
Preparing reports, promotional materials, newsletters, and program communications.
Coordinating facility use, rentals, and ensuring safe, effective operations of assigned facilities.
Monitoring program effectiveness and recommending improvements to enhance services, meet community needs, and support continuous program development.
Responding to incidents, maintaining program records, and ensuring facilities and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and ready for use.
Representing the City by attending meetings, giving presentations, and serving as a liaison to community groups, boards, commissions, and partner organizations.
The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an organized, customer-focused professional who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful recreational opportunities for the community. They are skilled at coordinating multiple projects, communicating with diverse audiences, and leading staff and volunteers. Experience planning community programs, managing events, developing partnerships, and providing outstanding public service will contribute to success in this position.
Minimum Qualifications – Required
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of some college course work in a field related to public administration, recreation, cultural arts, or social services, and two years of progressively responsible experience implementing services in the social services, senior services, cultural arts, or recreation field; OR in lieu of college coursework, a total of three years of experience as described above.
Depending upon assignment, the ability to speak Spanish, in addition to English, is desirable .
License : Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
About Parks & Recreation
About Parks & Recreation
The City of Ventura’s Parks & Recreation Department enhances community life by providing quality parks, recreation programs, and partnerships that connect people and places. The department includes three divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships.
Community Partnerships Division
Provides senior, arts, and cultural programs, manages historic sites and community centers, coordinates citywide events and film permits, oversees volunteer and grant programs, and supports the Arts and Culture Commission .
For more information about the Parks & Recreation Department, visit: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation
How to Apply
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.
It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
Selection Process
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed.
Initial panel interviews will be conducted in-person. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete a background check, including a DOJ Livescan and a medical screening.
The Eligibility List
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill other Recreation Coordinator vacancies that may occur during the duration of the eligibility list. Qualifying candidates may be considered for future Recreation Coordinator vacancies.
THE SCHEDULE
The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.
Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. – Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
Week of July 27, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
Week of August 10, 2026 - Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.
Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to the department interview process .
August 2026 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
Additional Information
To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page .
Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team :
[email protected]
(805) 654-7802
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: [email protected].
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
