Event Coordinator I/II (Recreation)

Job Description:

Event Coordinator I/II (Recreation)

Description

Salary Range

$25.21-$32.15

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

04-14-2026

Job Summary

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at [email protected] or 407-246-2062.

Salary :

Event Coordinator I: $25.21 - $32.15

Event Coordinator II: $26.63 - 33.955

Performs responsible event and league operations work in support of the City’s comprehensive athletics programming, including Youth Sports, Adult Leagues, and Title IX-compliant programs. Employees in this classification coordinate and oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of sports leagues, tournaments, instructional clinics, and special events across all assigned athletic facilities. Core responsibilities include preparing fields and facilities, coordinating with officials, coaches, volunteers, and partner organizations, ensuring proper equipment and safety standards, and monitoring events to address operational needs or participant concerns in real time.

Employees serve as a primary point of contact for youth participants and their families, adult league players, and community stakeholders, requiring effective communication, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve conflicts or enforce program policies when necessary. This role plays a key part in supporting equitable access to athletics by implementing, monitoring, and upholding program standards aligned with Title IX requirements.

A major responsibility of this position is to foster a positive, inclusive, and sportsmanlike environment for participants of all ages and skill levels. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Athletics Program Manager and is reviewed through meetings, field observations, reports, and participant feedback to ensure that programs operate efficiently, facilities remain safe and well‑prepared, and customers receive high-quality service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Event Coordinator I : Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field required; plus six months of experience coordinating youth or adult sports leagues, athletic events, or recreation programs required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Event Coordinator II: Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management, Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field required plus two years of experience coordinating youth or adult sports leagues, athletic events, or recreation programs required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Salary:

USD 25.21 - 32.15 per hour