Recreation Rental Coordinator (20766438)

Job Description

The City of Foster City is seeking a skilled, motivated, and community‑focused Recreation Rental Coordinator to join our Parks and Recreation Department! The ideal candidate is an experienced recreation professional who is highly organized, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Experience with facility rentals, event coordination, and customer service is highly desirable. They are detail-oriented, proactive, communicate effectively, build positive working relationships, and use sound judgment when resolving issues. Strong written communication skills, comfort with technology, and an interest or experience in marketing and promoting facilities and services are also valued.

Work Schedule
The anticipated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with flexibility to adjust workdays and hours based on facility rental, program, and special event needs.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field. Equivalent of a BA degree in recreation and leisure or a related field.

Experience : At least three (3) years of professional recreation work experience as a Recreation Coordinator I or the equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Remain calm in difficult situations and circumstances
• Respond politely and courteously to citizen inquiries and complaints
• Act quickly in emergencies
• Listening and speaking skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide variety of people and age groups
• Move tables, chairs, and equipment; and lift equipment and supplies from 5 to 50 lbs. in weight
• Demonstrate recreational activities, games, crafts, and athletic techniques
• Crouch, stoop, squat and stand for moderate periods of time

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Recreation Rental Coordinator Flyer" below.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks & Recreation Department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change) :
Oral Panel Interview: October 2026 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: October 2026 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster%20City%20Recreation%20Rental%20Coordinator%C2%A0Flyer_0.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2026 at 5pm