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The Recreation Specialist III plans, implements, leads and directs activities, programs and events in a number of different program areas including, but not limited to: Gymnastics, Youth Services, Adaptive Recreation and Youth and Adult Sports.

Examples of duties include:

• Exercising technical and functional supervision of program staff;
• Mentoring the work of staff and volunteers;
• Facilitating site meetings as well as attending required staff meetings;
• Assisting with managing site/program specific budgets;
• Being the liaison/point of contact for participants, parents, customers and school site;
• Marketing and social media;
• Recordkeeping and basic administrative duties;
• Scheduling of staff;
• Preparation of written and verbal reports and correspondence;
• Monitor, maintain and safeguard operating funds;
• Extensive customer service and
• Overseeing facility maintenance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, leadership, and written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of social media and have experience marketing program activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma. Twelve (12) semester units from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience: Equivalent of two (2) years of work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to a Recreation Specialist II. Work experience may be supplemented with volunteer experience if the volunteer experience is related to duties similar to a recreation specialist. Volunteer experience is subject to verification and will be prorated based on actual hours volunteered.

Specific Education or Experience Requirements:

• Gymnastics: Six (6) months of gymnastics or closely related experience is highly desirable; possession of a related certificate such as a current United States of America Gymnastics (USAG) National Safety certification and a professional USAG membership is highly desirable.
• Youth Services: College-level coursework is preferred in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology, and one (1) year of work experience in a leadership capacity in a related youth-oriented or classroom environment is required.
• Adaptive Recreation: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificate is preferred.

License or Certificate:
Select positions may require the possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age if required to drive vehicles for City business.

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Applications will be screened each Tuesday morning throughout the recruitment period. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department on a weekly basis.

Applicants can apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.cityofvacaville.gov/government/human-resources/human-resources-faq


Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must provide a valid TB certificate and successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for these positions may include education and experience verification, DMV record review and Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).