Recreation Coordinator

Highlands Recreation District · San Mateo

Salary: $26 – $34 per hour

Closes: 2026-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

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Please wait. Expand Show Other Jobs Job Saved Save Job Recreation Coordinator Highlands Recreation District Details Posted: 03-Nov-26 Location: San Mateo, California Salary: Hourly: $26.00 - $33.50 Required Education: 2 Year Degree Type: Full Time Level: Entry Level Categories: Operations Description The Recreation Coordinator supports the planning, organization, supervision, delivery, and evaluation of District recreation, sports, active adult (senior), and enrichment programs occurring at various district and local recreation facilities including district-wide special events and promoting district marketing/multimedia communications. The position collaborates across departments to produce the District’s seasonal activity guides, manage social media content, develop promotional materials, and assist with logistical planning for community events. The Recreation Coordinator manages district facility rentals and supervision in support of the community and recreational needs. The position reports to, and receives general supervision from, the General Manager. • Program Development: Identify community needs and design engaging programs seasonal / enrichment day camps, sports leagues, youth and senior programs. • Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal, part-time, and volunteer staff, as well as activity instructors. • Facility Rental and Special Events: Manage and schedule facility rentals with community partners, non-profit and or commercial groups. • Budgeting & Procurement: Manage activity funds, purchase equipment and supplies, process participant fees, and track expenditures. • Safety & Compliance: Enforce venue safety regulations, ensure equipment is well-maintained, and maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications. • Marketing & Outreach: Promote events by designing flyers, writing press releases, and coordinating with local community groups. Essential Functions and Tasks • Prepares daily, weekly and seasonal schedules of events and activities • Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and implementation of recreation and active adult (senior), youth programs, classes, and camps, sports tournaments, and holiday events including vendor coordination, supply acquisition, partner/volunteer alignment, staffing needs, schedules, and day-of operations. • Monitor program and event supplies; prepare purchase requests, gather quotes, and track expenditures for assigned program areas. • Collect, track, and maintain program and rental data including attendance, participation metrics, evaluations, trends, and community demand indicators, preparing reports as needed. • Develop new program ideas, events, and community engagement opportunities based on community needs, trends, feedback, and District goals. • Serve as the primary contact for contracted seasonal instructors, ensuring agreements, certifications, insurance, and required documentation are current and compliant. • Support instructors, contractors, seasonal and rental staff, rental clients, and community partners by providing accurate information, resolving routine issues, and escalating complex concerns to supervisors as appropriate. • Conducts informational meetings with staff, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities • Requires responsibility for 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. • Manage the District’s multimedia and promotional materials, including seasonal activity guides, flyers, graphics, videos, banners, and digital content, websites, outdoor kiosks, brochures and fliers; prepare press releases, news articles for community papers, and other marketing materials. Gathers program information, drafting descriptions, coordinating layout and design, ensuring brand consistency, and managing both physical and digital distribution, to promote district events and ensure consistent messaging across all departments. • Manages the rental of district facilities by processing requests, preparing permits, coordinating schedules, communicating requirements to renters, ensuring renter agreements and supporting documents are up to date, and scheduling building attendants. • Interface with local Highlands community groups and partners regarding facility rental requests, ensuring alignment with District policies and community priorities. • Maintain recreation, facility rental scheduling calendars, ensuring accurate facility use, timely updates, and prompt resolution of scheduling conflicts. • Assist with the development of annual budget for Seasonal and Rental Departments and monitor Seasonal and Rental budget line items throughout the year to support responsible financial stewardship. • Perform other related duties as assigned that support the effective coordination of recreation programs, facility and aquatics rentals, communications, and district-wide events. Minimum Hourly: $26.00 - Maximum Hourly: $33.50 Required Qualifications · associate’s degree in recreation, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.· Two years of experience coordinating recreation programs, facility rentals, events, communications, or closely related community services.· Two years of experience supervising staff, contractors, and program volunteers.· Experience coordinating with community groups, vendors, contractors, or program instructors.· Proficiency with design and content-creation software (e.g., Canva, Adobe). Preferred Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in recreation, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field.· Three years’ experience leading recreational activities, performing recreational support services, and/or recreational facility operations, planning or coordinating community events, seasonal programs, or facility rentals.· Three years of experience supervising staff, contractors, and program volunteers.· Experience producing activity guides, newsletters, or other multi-page publications.· Familiarity with social media analytics, engagement strategies, and community outreach methods. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Highlands Recreation District The Organization: The Highlands Recreation District is a Special District which operates under the Community Services District law pursuant to government code 61000 et seq, for the purpose of providing recreational services within the District. Services are provided under the leadership and direction of an elected Board of Directors. The District was founded by Highlands community members in 1957. We celebrated our 60 year anniversary in 2017. Much has changed during the District's history and our programs have greatly expanded. Currently the organization operates a 3.5 acre recreation center, which includes an Early Education Center, gymnasium, full aquatics facilities, tennis courts, playgrounds, meeting space and offices. The District operations a fully accredited daycare and preschool and provides licensed after school care to school age children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. 'The Rec' offers a full range of recreation programs for people of all ages. This includes, exercise classes, music lessons, and books clubs, to name just a few activities. In addition, the District owns 40 acres of unimproved Open Space, which borders part of the Highlands community. The... Highlands Recreation District's operating income is generated through a mix of property taxes, program fees, and special purpose grants. The District has a robust reserve fund and is financially stable. In 2017, The District was awarded a Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence. Through collaboration, dedication and responsible management, ‘the Rec’ continues to be an integral part of the wonderful Highlands Community. The Community: The Highlands community, known for its unique Eichler Homes, views of the San Francisco Bay and Crystal Springs Reservoir, and stretches of bordering open space, is perfectly located between San Francisco and San Jose on the northern edge of Silicon Valley. The community is made up of approximately 600 homes. Highlands residents take pride in their community, which is reflected in several annual events, including the Fourth of July Fireworks and Parade, Community Concert, and numerous neighborhood parties and potlucks. The Position: The General Manager is vital to the success of the Highlands Recreation District. This high profile position reports to the District's Board of Directors and is responsible for an annual budget of almost $4 million. The General Manager has oversight of a staff of 9.5 FTEs and approximately 30 part time employees and contractors and is responsible for a the District facilities and open space. Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary range for the General Manager is $95,005 - $129,875. Placement in this range will depend on qualifications. The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes the following: - 457 Plan - monthly contribution matched by the District - Simple IRA plan - up to 3% of monthly salary matched by the District - Health Insurance - The District offers medical benefits through Kaiser Permanente. Plans are available for a employee contribution of as low as $15 per pay period. Dependents can be covered through employee purchase with pre-tax dollars. - Dental Insurance - covered in full for full time employees. Dependents can be covered through employee purchase with pre-tax dollars. - Life Insurance - coverage of up to 2x the employee salary, up to a $250,000 max, is provided at no cost to the employee. - Flexible spending - available to the employee using pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care. - Paid Time Off & Sick Leave - Other benefits include, cell phone allowance, Employee Assistance Program, 529 plan, discounted tuition for District programs, longevity bonus after 8 years The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess six years of increasing responsibility in public parks and recreation, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Alternately, 10 years of private business experience, including three years of supervisory experience. The new General Manager will have a proven track record of successful project management and will have administered multi-factorial programs; shown the ability to implement effective community outreach and public relations strategies; demonstrated the ability to serve the needs of varied and multi-generational stakeholders. The leader will be a strategic thinker, who is collaborative, innovative, and creative. Additionally, strong interpersonal and communication skill will be required to develop relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The new General Manager will have experience in developing complex budgets and a commitment to fiscal discipline. This leader will have the ability to create a culture of accountability, motivate staff to meet their full potential, emphasize the development of staff at all levels, and further the District's focus on results and high performance. The individual selected will demonstrate a desire to learn, develop, and be a leader in their field. It is expected that this person will be involved in professional organizations at the regional and state level. Show more Show less Connections working at Highlands Recreation District https://careers.csda.net/jobs/22715554/recreation-coordinator Loading. Please wait.
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Posted: 03-Nov-26

Location: San Mateo, California

Salary: Hourly: $26.00 - $33.50

Required Education: 2 Year Degree

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Full Time

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Entry Level

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Operations

Description

The Recreation Coordinator supports the planning, organization, supervision, delivery, and evaluation of District recreation, sports, active adult (senior), and enrichment programs occurring at various district and local recreation facilities including district-wide special events and promoting district marketing/multimedia communications. The position collaborates across departments to produce the District’s seasonal activity guides, manage social media content, develop promotional materials, and assist with logistical planning for community events. The Recreation Coordinator manages district facility rentals and supervision in support of the community and recreational needs. The position reports to, and receives general supervision from, the General Manager.

  • Program Development: Identify community needs and design engaging programs seasonal / enrichment day camps, sports leagues, youth and senior programs.
  • Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise seasonal, part-time, and volunteer staff, as well as activity instructors.
  • Facility Rental and Special Events: Manage and schedule facility rentals with community partners, non-profit and or commercial groups.
  • Budgeting & Procurement: Manage activity funds, purchase equipment and supplies, process participant fees, and track expenditures.
  • Safety & Compliance: Enforce venue safety regulations, ensure equipment is well-maintained, and maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications.
  • Marketing & Outreach: Promote events by designing flyers, writing press releases, and coordinating with local community groups.

Essential Functions and Tasks

  • Prepares daily, weekly and seasonal schedules of events and activities
  • Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and implementation of recreation and active adult (senior), youth programs, classes, and camps, sports tournaments, and holiday events including vendor coordination, supply acquisition, partner/volunteer alignment, staffing needs, schedules, and day-of operations.
  • Monitor program and event supplies; prepare purchase requests, gather quotes, and track expenditures for assigned program areas.
  • Collect, track, and maintain program and rental data including attendance, participation metrics, evaluations, trends, and community demand indicators, preparing reports as needed.
  • Develop new program ideas, events, and community engagement opportunities based on community needs, trends, feedback, and District goals.
  • Serve as the primary contact for contracted seasonal instructors, ensuring agreements, certifications, insurance, and required documentation are current and compliant.
  • Support instructors, contractors, seasonal and rental staff, rental clients, and community partners by providing accurate information, resolving routine issues, and escalating complex concerns to supervisors as appropriate.
  • Conducts informational meetings with staff, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities
  • Requires responsibility for 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.
  • Manage the District’s multimedia and promotional materials, including seasonal activity guides, flyers, graphics, videos, banners, and digital content, websites, outdoor kiosks, brochures and fliers; prepare press releases, news articles for community papers, and other marketing materials. Gathers program information, drafting descriptions, coordinating layout and design, ensuring brand consistency, and managing both physical and digital distribution, to promote district events and ensure consistent messaging across all departments.
  • Manages the rental of district facilities by processing requests, preparing permits, coordinating schedules, communicating requirements to renters, ensuring renter agreements and supporting documents are up to date, and scheduling building attendants.
  • Interface with local Highlands community groups and partners regarding facility rental requests, ensuring alignment with District policies and community priorities.
  • Maintain recreation, facility rental scheduling calendars, ensuring accurate facility use, timely updates, and prompt resolution of scheduling conflicts.
  • Assist with the development of annual budget for Seasonal and Rental Departments and monitor Seasonal and Rental budget line items throughout the year to support responsible financial stewardship.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned that support the effective coordination of recreation programs, facility and aquatics rentals, communications, and district-wide events.

Minimum Hourly: $26.00 - Maximum Hourly: $33.50

Required Qualifications · associate’s degree in recreation, communications, marketing, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.· Two years of experience coordinating recreation programs, facility rentals, events, communications, or closely related community services.· Two years of experience supervising staff, contractors, and program volunteers.· Experience coordinating with community groups, vendors, contractors, or program instructors.· Proficiency with design and content-creation software (e.g., Canva, Adobe).

Preferred Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in recreation, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field.· Three years’ experience leading recreational activities, performing recreational support services, and/or recreational facility operations, planning or coordinating community events, seasonal programs, or facility rentals.· Three years of experience supervising staff, contractors, and program volunteers.· Experience producing activity guides, newsletters, or other multi-page publications.· Familiarity with social media analytics, engagement strategies, and community outreach methods.

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Highlands Recreation District The Organization: The Highlands Recreation District is a Special District which operates under the Community Services District law pursuant to government code 61000 et seq, for the purpose of providing recreational services within the District. Services are provided under the leadership and direction of an elected Board of Directors. The District was founded by Highlands community members in 1957. We celebrated our 60 year anniversary in 2017. Much has changed during the District's history and our programs have greatly expanded. Currently the organization operates a 3.5 acre recreation center, which includes an Early Education Center, gymnasium, full aquatics facilities, tennis courts, playgrounds, meeting space and offices. The District operations a fully accredited daycare and preschool and provides licensed after school care to school age children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. 'The Rec' offers a full range of recreation programs for people of all ages. This includes, exercise classes, music lessons, and books clubs, to name just a few activities. In addition, the District owns 40 acres of unimproved Open Space, which borders part of the Highlands community. The... Highlands Recreation District's operating income is generated through a mix of property taxes, program fees, and special purpose grants. The District has a robust reserve fund and is financially stable. In 2017, The District was awarded a Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence. Through collaboration, dedication and responsible management, ‘the Rec’ continues to be an integral part of the wonderful Highlands Community. The Community: The Highlands community, known for its unique Eichler Homes, views of the San Francisco Bay and Crystal Springs Reservoir, and stretches of bordering open space, is perfectly located between San Francisco and San Jose on the northern edge of Silicon Valley. The community is made up of approximately 600 homes. Highlands residents take pride in their community, which is reflected in several annual events, including the Fourth of July Fireworks and Parade, Community Concert, and numerous neighborhood parties and potlucks. The Position: The General Manager is vital to the success of the Highlands Recreation District. This high profile position reports to the District's Board of Directors and is responsible for an annual budget of almost $4 million. The General Manager has oversight of a staff of 9.5 FTEs and approximately 30 part time employees and contractors and is responsible for a the District facilities and open space. Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary range for the General Manager is $95,005 - $129,875. Placement in this range will depend on qualifications. The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes the following: - 457 Plan - monthly contribution matched by the District - Simple IRA plan - up to 3% of monthly salary matched by the District - Health Insurance - The District offers medical benefits through Kaiser Permanente. Plans are available for a employee contribution of as low as $15 per pay period. Dependents can be covered through employee purchase with pre-tax dollars. - Dental Insurance - covered in full for full time employees. Dependents can be covered through employee purchase with pre-tax dollars. - Life Insurance - coverage of up to 2x the employee salary, up to a $250,000 max, is provided at no cost to the employee. - Flexible spending - available to the employee using pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care. - Paid Time Off & Sick Leave - Other benefits include, cell phone allowance, Employee Assistance Program, 529 plan, discounted tuition for District programs, longevity bonus after 8 years The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess six years of increasing responsibility in public parks and recreation, including at least two years of supervisory experience. Alternately, 10 years of private business experience, including three years of supervisory experience. The new General Manager will have a proven track record of successful project management and will have administered multi-factorial programs; shown the ability to implement effective community outreach and public relations strategies; demonstrated the ability to serve the needs of varied and multi-generational stakeholders. The leader will be a strategic thinker, who is collaborative, innovative, and creative. Additionally, strong interpersonal and communication skill will be required to develop relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The new General Manager will have experience in developing complex budgets and a commitment to fiscal discipline. This leader will have the ability to create a culture of accountability, motivate staff to meet their full potential, emphasize the development of staff at all levels, and further the District's focus on results and high performance. The individual selected will demonstrate a desire to learn, develop, and be a leader in their field. It is expected that this person will be involved in professional organizations at the regional and state level. Show more Show less Connections working at Highlands Recreation District https://careers.csda.net/jobs/22715554/recreation-coordinator

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Applications close in 30 days, on December 4, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on Csda. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 4, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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