Recreation & Community Services Program Coordinator

City of South San Francisco • Full-time • South San Francisco, CA • $78.04k - $94.87k / year • 1w ago

Applications are being accepted for the position of Recreation & Community Services Program Coordinator with the City of South San Francisco in the Parks & RecreationDepartment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025 AT 5:00 PM OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well-being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space. The Parks and Recreation Department is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist.

The Recreation Division sponsors recreation and enrichment programs that meet community needs, address childhood obesity, promote wellness, create a culture of curiosity and learning, enhance the quality of life for the participants, and stimulate economic and community development. The Recreation Division consists of eight program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Preschool and Early Learning, Senior Services, Sports, Rentals, and Youth Enrichment Services, as well as Special Events. Recreation staff are also tasked with operating recreation centers, picnic sites and rental facilities, preschools and select South San Francisco Unified School District after school sites that serve residents of all age groups.

THE POSITION

Under direction of the Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, performs responsible administrative, coordinating, and technical duties in one of the Parks and Recreation programs; and does related work as required. This classification is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program and for the coordinating, supervisory, and administrative duties for the assigned program area.

The current recruitment is for the following program area:

Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program:

The YES Coordinator is responsible for the operation of one of the City’s Licensed Before and After School programs or the REAL After School Programs, seasonal and summer camps.

Job PDF:

PDF icon Job Flyer - Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator 5-2025.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Recreation and Community Services Program Coordinator will have knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of the assigned program area; management of licensed programs, grant funded programs, and recreational facilities/programs; and principles of supervision, training, and employee development. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the services of a specific program; develop and implement procedures and systems; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and display outstanding customer service skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Training: Completion of at least 12 college units in the following related areas (college transcript must be attached to application):

Early Childhood Education
Recreation
Physical Education
Human Services
Social Welfare

With a focus in:

Child Development
Principles or Theory
Curriculum
Child, Family, Community
Administration-Human Relations

Experience: At least 2 years of experience supervising adults and serving in a leadership role, and two years of experience working with elementary school age children in an academic and enrichment program.

Licenses/Certificates: All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Possession of a current first aid and CPR certificate.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

City application
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
Resume
College Transcripts (Completion of at least 12 college units in the related areas listed in the "Training" section above)

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. This assessment is tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2025 and July 17, 2025.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (650)877-8522

Contact email: recruitment@ssf.net