Program Coordinator - Youth & Family Programs

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop, launch, and manage a diverse portfolio of youth, family, arts, cultural, and enrichment programs that respond to community interests and generate sustainable revenue.
  • Identify emerging trends, assess community needs, and create innovative programs that expand participation and strengthen community engagement.
  • Support the continued growth and enhancement of Camp Redmond, including new camp offerings and enrichment opportunities.
  • Explore and develop after-school, preschool, homeschool, and family-focused programs that address unmet community needs.
  • Manage program budgets, establish fees, monitor performance metrics, and evaluate program success to inform future offerings.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, nonprofits, cultural organizations, businesses, artists, instructors, and community groups.
  • Collaborate with partners to expand programming opportunities, leverage community resources, and increase participation.
  • Represent Redmond Parks and Recreation at community meetings, outreach events, and public engagements.
  • Gather community feedback and market insights to help shape future programs, services, and events.
• Operations & Facility Activation
  • Coordinate instructors, contractors, volunteers, and support staff to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Develop marketing and outreach strategies that increase awareness, attendance, and customer engagement.
  • Utilize recreation management systems to monitor registrations, participation trends, and program outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to activate the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village throughout the day, evening, and weekends through strategic programming and partnerships.
  • Expand recreation opportunities throughout the Redmond park system and neighborhood locations, increasing access to programs across the community.
  • Support community events, special projects, and department initiatives that advance the goals of Redmond Parks and Recreation.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in program coordination and development, High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or coursework preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Licenses and Certificates: Valid Washington State Driver's License, Valid First Aid & CPR certifications (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Other

• Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:
• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%