Community Recreation Specialist

Community Recreation Specialist

Salary

$78,689.31 - $100,728.78 Annually

Location

SeaTac Community Center; SeaTac, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-024

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Community Center

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Basic Function

The City of SeaTac's Recreation Division is dedicated to building a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant community. We serve residents of all ages through recreation programs, cultural arts, fitness, sports, community events, and facility rentals. Our work is grounded in the City's core values of Trustworthiness, Accountability, Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, and Collaboration - and we're looking for team members who embody these values in everything they do.

The Community Recreation Specialist plays a key role in delivering high-quality recreation experiences for the SeaTac community. Under the direction of the Community Recreation Supervisor, this position plans, prepares, coordinates, and implements recreation programs, classes, and community events; oversees front desk operations at the SeaTac Community Center; manages facility rentals; supports program budgeting; and provides exceptional customer service to patrons, volunteers, and partner organizations.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, along with technical abilities in facility operations, recreation programming, and reporting through recreation software. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, adaptable, resilient, and committed to serving a diverse community with professionalism and care.

Representative Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and implement recreation programs for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and special populations

• Oversee facility rentals, scheduling, and front desk operations

• Train, coordinate, and monitor volunteers and part-time staff

• Maintain program records, reports, schedules, and recreation software accounts

• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron inquiries

• Assist with program budgeting, purchasing, and revenue tracking

• Support marketing efforts through brochures, flyers, and digital content

• Build strong relationships with community partners, schools, agencies, and vendors

• Open and close the facility; work evenings and weekends

• Administer basic First Aid and CPR as needed

To view the entire job description and its representative duties, please click here.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED

• College-level coursework in recreation, leisure studies, or related field

• Two (2) years of recreation program or community center operations experience

• Supervisory experience preferred

Licenses and Other Requirements

• CPRP certification preferred

• Valid Washington State Driver's License by date of hire

• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days

Why SeaTac?

• A supportive, collaborative team environment

• Opportunities to innovate and grow recreation programs

• A diverse community that values inclusion and engagement

• Work that directly impacts quality of life for residents

• A role where your creativity, energy, and passion for recreation truly matter

The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance:

• Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

Retirement:

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Social Security Replacement:

The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

Deferred Compensation:

Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave:

• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
• Management leave for exempt personnel

Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.

01

Do you have a HS diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed college-level coursework in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in recreation programming or community center operations?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a valid Washington State Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to work the required schedule (Wed-Fri 12:45 PM-9:15 PM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-4:30 PM)?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience planning or coordinating recreation programs.

07

Please describe your experience with facility rentals or community center operations.

08

Please describe your experience supervising volunteers or part-time staff.

09

What recreation software systems have you used? Please list and describe your level of proficiency. (If none, please mark N/A)

10

This role requires strong customer service skills. Please provide an example of a time you resolved a challenging customer situation.

Required Question

Employer City of SeaTac

Address 4800 South 188th Street

SeaTac, Washington, 98188

Phone 206-973-4650

Website http://www.seatacwa.gov