Salary: $72,804.00 - $88,488.00 Annually
Location : Bellflower, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-072000
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 25

Description
The City of Bellflower is seeking an organized, creative, and energetic professional to join our Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Coordinator. This exciting opportunity plays a key role in planning and delivering many of the City's premier community events, providing project coordination and administrative support to the Recreation Manager, and supervising and coordinating the City's Park Patrol program.

The successful candidate will coordinate event details from logistics, décor, vendors, entertainment, and guest experience to transporting equipment and creating welcoming, visually appealing event environments that leave a lasting impression. In addition to coordinating City events, this role oversees the operations of the Park Patrol program, including scheduling staff, providing leadership in the field, resolving customer service issues, and helping ensure City parks remain safe, welcoming, and well maintained for the community. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, initiative, sound judgment, and outstanding interpersonal skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with City staff, community partners, elected officials, volunteers, vendors, and the public.

If you are a collaborative and versatile leader who enjoys taking ownership of projects, excels in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service to the Bellflower community, we encourage you to apply!
The closing date for this recruitment is 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, or when 25 qualifying applications are received, whichever occurs first. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close without prior notice and the recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview. Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.

CLOSE DATEJuly 30, 2026, or when 25 qualifying applications are received, whichever occurs firstPANEL INTERVIEWAugust 4, 2026DEPARTMENT INTERVIEWAugust 6, 2026
Examples Of Duties
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides direction and oversight fora variety of recreation and community services activities, programs, and special events; provides administrative support and program assistance to the Recreation Manager; fosters cooperative working relationships with various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Manager. Exercises technical and functional supervision over and provides training to lower-level staff, volunteers, and contract instructors.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify,changeor rescind the work assignments ofdifferent positionsand to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned programs.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates one or more recreation and/or community services programs and/or activities such as Bellflower Recreation In Motion (BRIM), Park Patrol, special events, and related programming and activities; establishes schedules and methods for providing programming and services; assists in evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements or modifications.
• Coordinates activities and programs with local schools, school district, adult educational programs, social service agencies, and other community organizations.
• Conducts outreach seeks partnerships with community organizations and residents to provide information about available programs and resources.
• Determines eligibility of program participants including explaining program eligibility requirements and application procedures, assisting participants in completing applications, and reviewing and processing applications; completes required information and inputs into computerized records systems.
• Plans, schedules, assigns staff, coordinates, implements, and participates in assigned recreation and community services programming and events.
• Under direction, prepares marketing and advertising documents, brochures, forms, presentations, media news releases etc. to publicize programs and services.
• Estimates costs of supplies and materials; orders supplies and materials for projects and activities; maintains records of purchase orders; assists in developing budget figures for assigned programs and/or facilities; monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Maintains accurate records of assigned programs, services, and activities; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Acts as a representative to patrons and residents regarding questions, problems, concerns, and activities in the provision of recreation and/or community services programming operations, activities, and services.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, permitting, and licensing laws and guidelines; maintains and updates all records required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including ensuring compliance for insurance and liability coverage.
• Travels to assigned program sites to monitor program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of recreation and/or community services and program development, implementation, review, and evaluation.
• Recreational and community service, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the community.
• Principles and practices of program administration, including budgeting, purchasing, and basic supervision.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of basic public relations techniques.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, cash handling, and report preparation.
• Business arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Plan, oversee, coordinate, review, and evaluate recreation and/or community services program operations and activities, as well as staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Supervise lower-level staff and volunteers effectively; train and evaluate lower-level staff.
• Understand the organization and operation of community services programs necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Make accurate business arithmetic and statistical computations; accurately process cash transactions.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information
Education and Experience

Equivalent to the completion of an Associate's degree or equivalent education from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in recreation or a related field and two (2) years of recreational programming experience. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to lift and move tables and chairs, arrange facilities for community events and/or meetings. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR. Employees are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Full time City employees are members of the CalPERS Retirement system. New members pay 6.75% of their salary towards their retirement and Classic members pay 7% of their salary towards their retirement. The City of Bellflower pays into Social Security. The City will match full time employee's contribution to a deferred compensation account, up to 4% of salary.
01

The information provided in the following supplemental questions will be used in conjunction with the application materials to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application and supplemental questions. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

Please select the highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some college or Certification(s)
• High School or equivalent
• No High School Education

03

Please select your year(s) of recreational programming experience:

• 2 or more years
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have recreational programming experience

04

Please check all of the certification(s) you possess:

• American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult
• I do not posses any of the certifications above, but I am currently in process to obtain them
• I do not posses any of the certifications above, but I understand that the certifications must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.

05

This position regularly interacts with community members, vendors, elected officials, and other dignitaries. Describe a situation where you represented an organization or worked with individuals who expected a high level of professionalism. What was your role, and how did you ensure a positive experience?
06

Creating a welcoming atmosphere is an important part of our events. Describe your experience contributing creative ideas related to décor, layout, guest experience, or overall presentation at an event, display, or project.
07

A resume and a copy of your Associate's degree or equivalent education from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in recreation or a related field must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. Have you uploaded all of the required attachments?

• Yes, I have attached my resume and a copy of my Associate's degree or equivalent education
• No, I have not attached my resume and a copy of my Associate's degree and understand that my application is not considered complete without them

08

Do you have a valid California Class C driver license and evidence of insurance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question