Assistant Coordinator - Youth Services

Assistant Coordinator: Youth Services

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for the position of Assistant Coordinator: Youth Services.

This role supports the planning, coordination, and supervision of youth programs including before and after school programs, seasonal camps, and special events. The position reports to the Recreation Coordinator and Supervisor and includes staff supervision, program development, administrative support, and community engagement. This is a part-time position requiring availability Monday–Friday and occasional weekends to support community events, outreach, and program needs.

The Assistant Coordinator provides essential and marginal functions including:

• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and supervising part-time youth services staff.
• Support daily operations of youth programs including camps, school-year programs, and community events.
• Serve as a substitute at program sites as needed.
• Develop and lead staff trainings and workshops.
• Perform administrative duties including billing, invoicing, scheduling, and data entry.
• Use Civic Rec software to manage participant registrations, track attendance, and process payments.
• Respond to public inquiries, assist families, and support customer service needs.
• Assist with creating program curriculum, scheduling activities, and planning events.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Order and maintain inventory of program supplies.
• Collaborate with Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) and community partners.
• Attend and assist at community events to promote programs and services.
• Create flyers and promotional materials to increase awareness and participation.
• May assist in developing staff training materials and conducting staff workshops and education programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications include knowledge of recreation program principles, methods of establishing recreation programs, and computer programs such as Word and Excel. Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, motivate participation, write reports and keep accurate records, understand and follow directions, communicate effectively, and manage operations and supervise personnel.

Age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience and education guidelines include two years of experience in planning, developing, and supervising recreational programs, two years of college with studies in the field of recreation or a closely related field, possession of a valid California driver's license, and First Aid and CPR Certification.

Preferred skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic graphic design tools, knowledge of registration software, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead groups and work collaboratively, and ability to assess program needs and implement improvements.

Working conditions include office and community center environments, exposure to potentially hostile participants, and physical requirements such as swimming, running, lifting, and interaction with youth participants and families.