Recreation Program Coordinator – Specialized Programs

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. 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. Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill the Recreation Program Coordinator position leading our Specialized Programs Team. Specialized Programs offers year-round activities for youth and adults with disabilities. The Recreation Program Coordinator will lead citywide recreation programs designed for individuals who may choose to participate in activities specifically designed and conducted by trained staff to best meet their needs. This includes summer camps, day trips, fitness programs, youth and adult recreation programs, specialty/adaptive classes, and more.

The Recreation Program Coordinator for specialized programs will provide quality recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in a Parks and Recreation setting. The candidate will have knowledge and applied skills in adaptive physical education, organized games, therapeutic exercise, Special Olympics sports & tournaments, after-school programs, weekend programs, with the primary focus on