Recreation Coordinator (Adult Sports)

Job Description:

Recreation Coordinator (Adult Sports)

Description

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, September 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• $33.05 - $40.17 Hourly (DOQ)
  
• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
    
  • City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
    
  • Life Insurance
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Wellness Program (access to gym facility and fitness classes)
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
    

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.

The current vacancy is assigned to the Sports Section, coordinating adult sports leagues, tennis and pickleball programs, and the City’s annual Corporate Games. This dynamic role is ideal for an organized, dependable, and adaptable professional who enjoys leading recreation programs, coordinating staff and contractors, managing multiple priorities, and working directly with the community in both office and field settings.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate adult sports leagues and recreation programs, including registration, schedules, facilities, standings, playoffs, classes, and other day-to-day program needs.
  
• Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee part-time staff, officials, volunteers, and instructors. Lead meetings and trainings to communicate program rules, safety requirements, procedures, and expectations.
  
• Provide excellent customer service to participants, team managers, officials, instructors, and the public. Answer questions, explain program rules, and help resolve concerns, conflicts, and other program issues.
  
• Coordinate officials, instructors, and independent contractors, including schedules, communication, agreements, required paperwork, and other program needs for adult sports, tennis, pickleball, and assigned programs.
  
• Coordinate fields, courts, and facilities and work with other City staff to address scheduling, maintenance, equipment, safety, and facility needs. Provide on-site support during evening leagues and other activities.
  
• Plan and support special events, including the City’s annual Corporate Games, by coordinating schedules, participating organizations, staffing, vendors, communications, and event-day activities.
  
• Manage the administrative side of assigned programs, including budgets, purchasing, revenue and expense tracking, records, reports, contracts, marketing, program evaluations, and deadlines. Work independently while keeping the Recreation Supervisor informed and building positive relationships with community partners and other City staff.
  

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. We are looking for someone skilled at coordinating multiple programs, communicating with diverse audiences, and leading staff and volunteers. Experience coordinating sports leagues, 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
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.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to offering quality programs, services, and outdoor spaces that foster community connection, health, and wellness. We prioritize equity, community needs, and responsible management of city resources to ensure lasting benefit for today and future generations.

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 may be conducted in-person or via video teleconference. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

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. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application for other areas of interest.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Monday, September 14, 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 September 21, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
  
• Week of September 28, 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 .
  
• October 2026 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
  

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Recreation Coordinator .

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!

Salary:

$33.05 - 40.17 Hourly