Job Details
Job Description
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:
Position: Recreation Coordinator Department: Recreation/Youth Dept.
Job Opening Date: January 9, 2026 Location: Vallejo, CA
Deadline for applying: February 6, 2026 Position Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $30.41 - $40.79/hour The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.
GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time employees and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of approximately $13 million.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the community centers and adaptive recreation programs within the Recreation Department, developing and administering the divisional budget, attending Board meetings, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports, conducting site visits, supervising Recreation staff, and collaborating with other District departments and the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Plans, organizes, schedules, promotes, evaluates, and leads recreational activities in area of assignment.
- Reviews applications and enters reservations in recreation software. Schedules meetings with customers/general public, processes permits and payments, assists with event layouts, and enforces rules and regulations.
- Ensures the safety of equipment, building, and surrounding areas through inspections and takes action to resolve any issues.
- Monitors budget revenues and expenditures. Completes monthly cash flow report and annual end of year report. Proposes new fiscal year budget and justifications.
- Responsible for preparation of programmatic annual budget and justifications.
Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations. Takes appropriate courses of action and notifies supervisor whenever necessary.
- Prepare a variety of administrative and financial reports on activities and operations. Orders supplies, as needed. Maintains records and invoices.
- Develops a strategic action plan for area of responsibility incorporated as part of the development and implementation of Division and District goals and objectives.
Completes activity guide list and proposes new programs for the organization. Markets and advertises for new programs. Collects fees for classes and/or programs. Issues receipts, balances and reconciles accounts, and submits to Finance Department.
- Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.
HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT:
This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on GVRD, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction.
Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. The impact the job has on GVRD is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This section describes the accountability and participation if any, as it relates to the fiscal accountability within department or assigned area(s) of responsibility. Position has moderate fiscal responsibility. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience Associates degree or two (2) years of College in Business, Public Administration, Event Planning or a related technical discipline. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in project, program, and/or event management. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
- Driver License
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment, including applicable software Principles, practices, and procedures utilized in administering recreation, leisure services, and community service programs
Basic supervisory principles and practices Basic budgeting practices
- Building policies and procedures
Project management Marketing tools and planning
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Customer service Organization and time management
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work Understand and carry out oral and written directions Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
- Communicate skillfully orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
- Develop strategic action plans for building and surrounding areas
Compile statistical data
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and requires medium physical effort. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will also be occasions that require weekend and evening hours, including attending community events, Committee meetings and Board of Director’s meetings. Additionally, this person may need to respond to after hours alarms.
TRAVEL:
Frequently drive personal vehicle to/from GVRD locations in Vallejo and infrequently drive to conferences and trainings.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. GVRD reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Human Resources Department.
FLSA: Non-exempt (Hourly)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Deadline for applying: February 6, 2026 To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit a GVRD employment application online Please visit Current Job Openings! - Greater Vallejo Recreation District (gvrd.org) Examination Oral Examination and writing assessment may be required if selected for initial interview.
Pre-Screening GVRD will consider applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position and who have provided all requested application materials for an interview. GVRD reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, cover letter, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Job offer is contingent on acceptable results of post-offer, pre-employment process including criminal background checks, physical, driver history report, employment verification and/or reference checks.
Other requirements:
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Vehicle for driving to different GVRD locations Valid driver license
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) GVRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawful discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation or military status of such person.
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