Job Details
Recreation Coordinator I
2026-02-04 City of Redding Redding,CA
Description:
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Qualifications we're looking for
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Part-Time (Status 9)
Job Number: 441E 1721 012026
Department: Community Services
Division: 1721 Recreation
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Unrep
Description
Are you a parent, teacher, or college student seeking seasonal summer employment? Redding Recreation is looking for Summer Coordinators! Primary responsibilities for this role entail planning and organizing Summer recreation programming for kids ages 5-12 and supervising part-time Recreation staff as they implement your summer schedule of fun.
Good leadership skills and an understanding of child development is vital to this role as you will be the mastermind behind the summer shenanigans and head honcho in charge of Summer Counselors. The 2026 Summer of Fun is yours to command!
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to earn a summer salary, work directly with youth of all ages, and design a summer activity line-up to make 2025 a year to remember.
This position could work well for:
- An aspiring teacher working on getting a teaching credential? Looks great on resumes!
- A stay-at-home parent seeking summer employment or to return to the workforce? Make extra dough AND hang out with your kiddo
- A teacher, educator, or substitute teacher? We promise this is more fun than Summer School
- A college student studying recreation, child development, education, or community services? Get your foot in the door at Redding Recreation
- A retired professional seeking summer seasonal work? You're only as old as the people you hang out with, right?!
- Plan and coordinate program activities; supervise program staff and/or volunteers; review applications for available positions; and evaluate and make recommendations regarding program and staff to Recreation Supervisor.
- Assist in the organization, implementation and supervision of special events, swim lessons, concessions, etc., or age-specific programs such as preschool programs.
- Assist in the organization, implementation and supervision of special events or programs, coordinate volunteer efforts of organizations involved in special events or programs, supervise registration, and communicate program development with Recreation Supervisor.
- Interpret recreation division policy, goals and programs for neighborhood groups and organizations.
- Assist in the organization, implementation and supervision of a community or neighborhood recreation center, including on-site staff supervision, inventory of materials and supplies, and communication of facility needs to supervisor.
- Manage the on-site operation of a City recreation facility. Maintain staff schedules, provide necessary training, work effectively with participants, organize and supervise all activities and programs, maintain accurate records, and handle all emergency situations in compliance with City policy and procedures.
- Design and produce program catalog describing services, programs and classes offered by Recreation division. Establishes production schedule and time line. Writes text and designs inside and back covers. Secures current photographs. Proofreads product prior to print.
- Act as primary staff on the design and update of division's website.
- Seeks out financial sponsors to assist in providing recreation programs or events.
- Participate in media relations activities, which may include: responding to routine inquiries; drafting, editing and distributing news releases; alerting the media of photo opportunities; identifying and communicating newsworthy stories; and/or performing other related activities.
- Employ word processing, graphic editing, database, AS400 registration interface and other software applications.
- Assist residents in registering for recreational programs. Provide back-up support to front office operations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications we're looking for
- Knowledge of recreation leadership techniques and specific program responsibilities
- Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques
- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in marketing and public relations activities
- Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
- Ability to promote and administer recreation activities
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with participants, associates, and volunteers
- Ability to conduct recreation events
- Ability to maintain and update department web page
- Ability to develop marketing and communication materials
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects.
- Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Business administration, marketing and communications classes desirable.
- Typical experience would be equivalent of two years relevant program area and/or supervisory experience. Supervisory experience desirable.
- Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
- Must possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications and same certifications required by employees supervised.
- Riverwalk Grille Coordinator must possess a Food Safety Handling certification.
- Marketing Coordinator must be proficient in Photoshop or equivalent software and HTML web design.
What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
- Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.