Assistant Recreation Coordinator (20714336)

Description

Become the City of Lafayette's next Assistant Recreation Coordinator!

The City of Lafayette’s Parks, Trails & Recreation Department offers a wide range of recreational programs, community events, and enrichment opportunities for residents of all ages, with the Lafayette Community Center serving as a vibrant hub for year‑round activity. Nestled among oak trees along Lafayette Creek, the Community Center is a welcoming gathering place where families, youth, teens, and older adults come together for afterschool enrichment, arts and cultural programs, fitness and wellness classes, summer camps, senior services, and community‑wide seasonal events. Through its diverse programming and inviting setting, the Community Center plays a central role in supporting learning, recreation, and connection across the community.

The Assistant Recreation Coordinator plays a key role in supporting daily program operations at the Community Center by assisting Recreation Coordinators and Supervisors in implementing high-quality recreation programs, supervising staff and volunteers, supporting community events, and helping ensure that City recreation facilities are safe, organized, and welcoming for all participants. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, schedule, train, and provide functional direction to primarily part-time recreation staff and volunteers
• Lead and facilitate recreation activities such as group games, sports, arts & crafts, and enrichment programs
• Assist with planning program curriculum and implementing daily recreation program operations
• Assign staff roles and support development and implementation of program activities
• Set up, organize, monitor, and maintain recreation equipment, supplies, and activity spaces
• Ensure recreation facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming for public use
• Interact with participants and parents while modeling and enforcing program and facility safety rules
• Maintain attendance, activity logs, and related program documentation using recreation registration software
• Assist with purchasing supplies and materials for assigned programs
• Support marketing and outreach efforts through email, flyers, and social media
• Assist with seasonal community events and Youth Commission-related activities
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other assigned duties

Join our Team!

If you’re ready to become our newest Assistant Recreation Coordinator, the City of Lafayette is ready to welcome you. Submit your resume and apply today!

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