Recreation Program Coordinator

Salary : $94,883.28 - $116,635.20 Annually

Location : Auburn, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Parks, Arts & Recreation

Division : Parks Arts and Events

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : UNAFFILIATED

Position Details

• THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 6th, AT 11 : 59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

The City of Auburn Parks, Arts, & Recreation Department is seeking a talented Recreation Program Coordinator . This position performs professional and administrative work in the development and oversight of community recreation programming. It requires organizational and leadership skills to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and activities for youth, teens, and adults in the community.

OUR PARKS DEPARTMENT

Auburn's Recreation Division provides opportunities for the public to participate in diverse recreational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community. These programs include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and a host of special events suitable for the entire family and community at large. You can find more information about our Recreation division by clicking here

OUR CITY

The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members.

Primary Duties

In this role, you will :

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Please CLICK HERE to review the class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have :

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Licenses / Certification Required

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit :

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit :

https : / / www.auburnwa.gov / city_hall / mayor / inclusive_auburn.

READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and / or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details :

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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

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Please indicate your highest level of education.

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If you have a degree that is not in Recreation, please list your field of study. If this is not applicable, type N / A.

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Select the response below that best describes your paid work experience coordinating and organizing teen programs and activities.

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Do you have a valid driver's license, without impending risk of loss?

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Do you possess a current First Aid and CPR certification?

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Describe your experience creating and managing game schedules, practice schedules, and facility usage.

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What experience do you have managing program budgets, equipment inventories, or purchasing?

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How do you evaluate community needs when deciding which programs to offer for adults and youth?

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Describe your approach to recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising staff and volunteers?

Required Question