Recreation Coordinator - Older Adults Program

Job Summary

The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking a Recreation Coordinator to lead, design, and oversee engaging recreational, wellness, and educational programs for older adults.

About the Role

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and schedules programs, activities, and special events in assigned areas, including older adults, volunteers, and dial-a-ride transportation services and programs.
• Affords assistance to part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers in recruitments, trainings, schedules, and evaluations.
• Maintains statistical, attendance, and program activity records.
• Presents written and oral reports on assigned programs.
• Assists with the development of program budgets.
• Maintains and monitors expenditures as assigned.
• Participates in, and administers, program budgets.
• Provides written input on budget development, including staffing, cost, and revenue estimates.
• Participates in the development of promotional marketing materials; prepares and distributes publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings.

Requirements

• Education/Training/Experience:
  • Older Adults Division: Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field with one year of experience planning, organizing, and conducting programs in areas of leisure, education, enrichment, and wellness for older adults in a community based Senior Center or similar setting.
  • Two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience can substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:
  • Ability to attain a valid Class C California driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and methods related to a variety of recreational, special events, older adult programs, cultural arts (which may include ceramics, visual arts, and/or performing arts), aquatics and recreational facilities maintenance and operations; safe operations of equipment and material for related divisions; basic principles and practices of recreation administration; recreational, cultural arts and social needs of the community; modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with a team of recreation professionals in a professional setting; possess a community public service orientation and ability to provide outstanding programs and services in line with department and City mission and goals; understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs; keep organized files and maintain consistent records; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow directions from a supervisor; accept constructive criticism; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Application & Selection Process

The application filing deadline is Sunday, July 26, 2026. All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%). The oral interview exam is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

Notes

• To see detailed information about Teamsters bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.
• Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).
• The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more.