Salary: $48.88 - $57.00 Hourly
Location : Various - Seattle area, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Seattle Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill 1 full-time, benefitted Recreation Center Coordinator position. Our Community Centers are the connecting agents for our neighborhoods and residents, offering programming for all ages. This position will manage building operations, facility supervision, staff performance, community engagement, and scheduling solutions to maintain our guaranteed operating hours to the public. This is a public-facing job with high levels of customer service and engagement.
This position requires a knowledge of recreation programming, multipurpose facility supervision, budgetary practices and the use of recreation equipment. Work in this position also requires skill in analyzing community and group recreational needs, in selecting and adapting programs to meet those needs, in procuring the materials and resources necessary for implementing recreation programs, and in making the most effective use of the facilities and staff. This work is performed within established departmental and Citywide ordinances, guidelines, policies and procedures; but requires considerable judgment in applying and interpreting them in order to resolve unusual problems. This position performs daily activities without immediate access to a supervisor/manager and is responsible for developing, recommending and implementing new policies and procedures to meet program needs. This work requires maintaining personal contacts with the subordinate staff, community groups, personnel in other departments and the general public for the purpose of coordinating program activities, resolving conflicts and disseminating information. This position will report to the Recreation Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the community center and its associated programs and facilities.

• Develop and implement a broad range of recreational and cultural programs in partnership with internal SPR work units, Associated Recreation Council (ARC), partner organizations, and service providers which meet the needs of the diverse communities.

• Supervise all regular, temporary staff and volunteers assigned to the community center and its associated facilities. This includes staff development, implementation of work plans, and engaging in corrective action.

• Provide leadership, model excellent workplace values and behaviors, build teamwork and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Supervise and develop personnel and volunteers and build a successful team reflective of the diversity of the community.

• Assure a high standard of customer service with the public, local businesses, school-districts, and internal work teams.

• Promote and market Seattle Parks and Recreation programs, facilities, and services in cooperation with the Associated Recreation Council.

• Recruit, develop and organize a functional advisory council, providing leadership in meeting baseline standards and community representation.

• Prioritize developing community partnerships and implementing partnership contracts, maximizing limited resources, and strengthening the neighborhood.

• Manage and oversee programs ensuring achievement of all specified outcomes and measurements.

• Supervise and maintain advisory council finances and budgets by regularly forecasting, monitoring, and managing resources while meeting City and State Auditor requirements.

• Implement policies and procedures and establish administrative systems for paperwork, communication, and assignments to meet applicable deadlines, auditor/legal requirements, and Department/Association Recreation Council standards.

• Coordinate the use of the facility through rentals and cooperative ventures.

• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

• Requires two years' experience in a multipurpose recreation facility or program and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Recreation Administration (or combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Experience supervising and/or managing a busy recreation facility.
• Experience planning, organizing, and implementing community programming.
• Experience with budget preparation and oversight.
• Experience creating partnerships with community-based organizations, contract management, including tracking data-driven outcomes.
• Experience supervising and developing personnel (PARKS, ARC, and Volunteer) and building a successful team reflective of the diversity of the community.
• Experience working in an urban environment with diverse people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Sensitivity and great communication skills to work with people who may have complex needs.
• Experience safely resolving crisis situations and respond nonjudgmentally to problematic behavior.
• Demonstrated experience with conducting stakeholder analyses and engaging in effective community outreach and demonstrating measurable outcomes for both.
• Demonstrated experience with managing seamless customer service systems in a large organization.
• Experience working in a Windows based environment and with registration and facility booking software systems.
• Bilingual skills, in languages such as Spanish, Chinese, Somali, Vietnamese, Oromo, Russian, etc.

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• Current Washington State driver's license.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate required within six months of hire.

Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $48.88 to $57.00 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit a complete detailed application including all work experience and education.
01

Do you have at least two years' experience in a multipurpose recreation facility or program and a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Recreation Administration (or combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing and able to work various shifts including evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience supervising employees?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you proficient in a language other than English?

• Yes
• No

05

Tell us about the work you have done that had the greatest impact on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), Immigrant, or Refugee communities.
Required Question