Job Description

Recreation Coordinator (Senior Programs) - Internal Recruitment Only

City of San Bruno Community Services Department

Senior Services Division

The City of San Bruno is excited to invite qualified community-minded professionals to apply for the role of Recreation Coordinator (Senior Programs). This position plays a key role in supporting the well-being engagement and enrichment of adults aged 50 at the San Bruno Senior Center one of the most active and welcoming centers in the region.

Under the direction of a Recreation Services Manager the Recreation Coordinator will help plan organize and oversee a wide range of programs classes events and services designed to support healthy aging foster connection and enhance quality of life for our senior community.

We are seeking a collaborative compassionate and detail-oriented professional with strong recreation programming experience especially in services for older adults.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan organize and supervise daily recreation programs activities events and services for adults age 50.
• Manage program logistics facility use staffing schedules and volunteer placements.
• Train motivate and evaluate assigned staff and volunteers creating a supportive and positive team environment.
• Oversee program budgets monitor expenditures and revenues and ensure the responsible use of resources.
• Prepare program materials including brochures calendars flyers press releases and other communications.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide excellent customer service at the Senior Center and through phone email and written correspondence.
• Support a welcoming inclusive and engaging atmosphere for all participants.
• Develop and implement innovative programs that reflect the needs and interests of the senior community.
• Provide leadership and support during special events rentals and citywide activities.

Typical Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation gerontology social work physical education public administration or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the development and coordination of programs services events or activities.

• Experience working with senior populations or community recreation programs is highly desirable.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C drivers license First Aid/CPR certification and California Food Handlers card are required at time of hire.

The ideal candidates will also have a successful track record of the following:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Technical Expertise Enthusiasm for recreation and senior services with a commitment to staying current on trends and best practices.
• Leadership & Team Development Skill in coaching and supporting staff and volunteers while fostering a positive collaborative environment.
• Customer Service Excellence A strong commitment to meeting the needs of patrons caregivers community partners and volunteers.
• Team Inspiration Ability to motivate and guide others toward shared goals.
• Sound Judgment & Decision-Making Skill in gathering and evaluating information to make informed and effective program decisions.
• Strategic Planning Capacity to set long-term program goals that consider evolving community needs and available resources.
• Adaptability Comfort navigating change trying new approaches and supporting organizational growth.
• Emotional Intelligence Ability to build trusting relationships communicate with empathy and model professionalism.

HOW TO APPLY Internal Recruitment Only

This recruitment is only open to current City of San Bruno employees. Applications must be submitted online at the Citys BambooHR page.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (midnight) on December 4 2025.

Applications are reviewed weekly and early application is encouraged.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What to Expect in the Selection Process

Applications are reviewed including all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications application appraisal rating of education training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in one or more of the following:

• Application and qualifications review
• Written or practical exercise
• Phone virtual or in-person interview
• Job-related testing or simulations

The final phase of the process includes a probationary period typically one year depending on classification.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race color ancestry religion creed age physical or mental disability sex gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws in its employment actions decisions policies and practices.

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing .

Required Experience:

Manager

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