Recreation & Community Services Coordinator

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.

THE POSITION

Recreation and Community Services Coordinator

*Applications will be accepted beginning 8:30 AM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026*

**Please note only the first 100 applications will be accepted. The job posting may close without prior notice. **

General Duties:
The Recreation and Community Services Coordinator is responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities, operations and facilities of assigned programs, events and activities. Coordinates logistics including scheduling, attendance, and supervision.
• Provides stellar customer service, act as a liaison, and promote positive public relations with all patrons, City Staff, community groups, other governmental agencies, clubs, organizations, businesses and non-profit agencies.
• Establishes a rapport with program participants and deals with members of the public in a courteous and positive manner. Displays a caring, understanding and ethical attitude towards program participants and members of the public.
• Identifies and evaluates community recreational, leisure, cultural, and service needs and recommend appropriate new or expanded programs and resources.
• Researches, analyzes and monitors trends and strategies to continually improve services and meet customer expectations.
• Performs various administrative tasks in a timely, productive, efficient, and effective manner.
• Facilitates and monitors registration for programs, activities, events, classes, and camps.
• Monitors program, event and facility activities and operations, and assists in ensuring compliance with applicable risk management policies, laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Maintains, tracks and assesses all equipment and supplies and recommend necessary replacement and purchases; maintain appropriate inventory of and properly store equipment and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains a competent work force through appropriate recruiting, training, supervising, and motivating, staff, contractors, and volunteers. Exhibits effective leadership, instructional skills and training in all programs, events and activities managed. Monitors and coaches assigned staff, contractors, and volunteers ensuring all laws, rules, policies, and procedures are enforced and follow-up on problems and complaints.
• Works with parks maintenance staff, public works, and/or other departments regarding park and facility repairs, services and improvements.
• Markets, promotes, maintains, and creates high quality publications and promotional advertisements in print and online including, but not limited to the Department Brochure/Activities Guide, social media, websites, flyers, notices, and any other marketing materials.
• Assists in fundraising and sponsorships activities as required.
• Researches, prepares and/or presents any necessary written and/or oral reports and accompanying materials for meetings, grants, media, sponsorships, budgets, Commission, City Council, Committees, Boards, correspondence, and/or newsletters.
• Generates and maintains all necessary records, statistics, activity, and budget reports as needed.
• Adheres to and monitors revenue collection to ensure effectiveness, accuracy and proper documentation to meet City, County, State or Federal requirements for programs, events, activities, and/or grants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate: Responsibilities may include supervision of part-time recreation and community services staff, interns, contractors, and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various age groups, including senior and disabled populations. The ideal candidate has the ability to create and nurture partnerships with outside organizations.

Minimum Requirements:
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, Early Childhood Education, or related/applicable field of study and;

2) A minimum of two years full-time or four years part-time professional experience in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, social services or related field.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult and Pediatric (Child and Infant) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
• If assigned to Aquatics, must possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Title 22 First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor certifications and ability to obtain Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) and Title 22 Instructor certifications within six months of appointment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Examination Components:

• Written Test (Qualifying): Qualifying test may include general knowledge of recreation and community services objectives, activities and programs. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 23, 2026).
• Technical Oral (weighed at 50%): Oral evaluation of technical writing exercise. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026).
• Oral Appraisal Interview (weighed at 50%): To evaluate experience, technical abilities, personal qualifications, communications skills, and suitability for the position. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment: Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision. For more detailed information regarding the benefits associated with this position please visit the
Culver City Human Resources Department website .

• Refer to the ‘ Employee Benefits ’ page to view the current Benefit Summary Guide.
• Refer to the ‘ Labor and Employee Relations ’ page to view the applicable MOU.

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