REC ‘N THE STREETS Program Coordinator

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

The Recreation and Aquatics Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities (community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers) and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more -- including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities. With nearly 300 regular employees and a budget of nearly $40 million annually, Recreation is a major operation with significant impact on the communities we serve. In addition to our current operations, we also strive to constantly improve the ways we serve Seattle’s residents, specifically through implementation of the SPR Strategic Plan, innovation in our facility staffing and programming approaches, and learning from national best practices and quality standards.

This position coordinates and leads the Rec ‘N The Streets (RNTS) program of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Outdoor Activation Mobile Recreation Office, under the general supervision of the Senior Recreation Program Coordinator. The Rec ‘N The Streets Program Coordinator plans, organizes, and coordinates the development and implementation of recreation activities into programs and facilities within various districts (approximately 40 locations). This position assists/guides staff in developing programming ideas and implementation plans; and supervises the activities of program staff, contractors, volunteers, and occasionally youth employees.

The Rec ‘N The Streets Coordinator meets with internal and external stakeholders, community members and community-based organizations to develop and implement programs that meet the expressed needs of diverse, and/or traditionally underserved populations in various communities within the City of Seattle. This position provides technical expertise to the recreation division for city-wide programs. This position is expected to meet time sensitive deadlines, monitor and track budget expenses, equipment acquisition, vehicle repair and maintenance associated with the Rec ‘N the Streets program.

• Manage the daily operational logistics, planning, and implementation of the RNTS program. This includes on-site training and monitoring staff performance.

• Supervise 12 permanent