Posting number: 2026-00083
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: PARKS/RECREATION-REC CENTER
Job classification: Recreation Coordinator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service, Athletics & Fitness
Are you interested in a rewarding career located in a vibrant riverfront community? West Sacramento is centrally located in Northern California and recognized as a leader in the region and a growing center of commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services and Tree Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to the Department mission of “Parks Make Life Better”. Sample statement (The Landscape Inspector position reports to the Senior Project Manager/City Arborist and will serve a key role in environmental sustainability and conserving the City’s Urban Forest of 20,000+ trees.)
The City of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation Department is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Exercise & Wellness Recreation Coordinator to lead and support fitness and wellness programming for the City of West Sacramento. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the Recreation Center's fitness services, expand personal training opportunities, develop innovative programs, and build a strong team of fitness professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our community.
The Exercise & Wellness Recreation Coordinator will play a key role in the growth and day-to-day management of personal training, group exercise, and other fitness and wellness programs. The position combines program development, participant engagement, instructor and trainer recruitment, contract administration, and hands-on fitness expertise.
The ideal candidate is a fitness and wellness professional who combines technical exercise knowledge with strong program coordination and relationship-building skills. They should be equally comfortable developing a new fitness program, recruiting and supporting instructors, connecting a member with personal training services, processing contractor paperwork, and stepping in to teach a fitness class when necessary.
The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, personable, and motivated by program growth. They should understand that successful fitness programming involves more than offering classes. It requires developing relationships with participants, identifying changing community needs, supporting high-quality fitness professionals, and continually evaluating opportunities to improve participation and retention.
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively with individuals of varying fitness levels, backgrounds, ages, and abilities while creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate and/or possess the following:
Candidates possessing both professional fitness credentials and demonstrated experience coordinating fitness programs are highly desirable.
DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Recreation Manager, or his/her designee, a Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the overall operations of a recreation facility or a major program area within the Recreation Division and its assigned temporary employees and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions: Coordinates, conducts and evaluates a variety of activities, services and events for various age and special interest groups at recreation facilities, schools and parks; publicizes programs, events and services using current technology and practices; serves as on-site supervisor as assigned; organizes and monitors equipment and inventory of assigned facility or program; trains, coordinates, assigns and reviews the work of assigned temporary employees and volunteers; directs staff regarding daily maintenance duties and facility/event set-up/breakdown; reports maintenance needs to his/her supervisor; conducts activity registration and handles cash management; reviews timesheets of assigned temporary employees prior to review and approval by his/her supervisor; utilizes the Facility Use Calendar to schedule facilities for use; completes written reports and records as required; performs a variety of clerical/administrative work as necessitated by the assignment; greets the public and answers or directs them to appropriate office personnel as necessary.
Marginal Functions: Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or equivalent and an AA/AS from an accredited college, with major coursework in recreation or a related field. Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible related experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Additional qualifying experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Class "3" or "C" California driver's license; and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite. Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Class "2" or "B" California driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an office or field environment; walking, standing, running, sitting for periods of time; some stooping, bending, and climbing; dealing with the public.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Works a variety of shifts, weekends, and holidays.
California's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.
Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.
Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.
Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.
Come to West Sacramento. Meet the people. See the land. You'll agree the climate is right for you!
