Recreation Coordinator

Shape What's Next for Sugar Land!

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a creative and community focused Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging recreation programs, events, and activities that provide safe and enjoyable community experiences. 

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer 

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Recreation Coordinator is an exempt position with a starting salary of $66,040 - $75,940 annually.

• Coordinate, organize, schedule, budget, develop and implement recreation activities, programs, games, classes, wellness classes, trips and special programs. Ensure activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals.
• Collaborate with Recreation Supervisor to coordinate, organize, schedule, budget, develop and implement recreation events. Ensure activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and goals.
• Supervise program, facility and event guests, and enforce rules and safety standards. Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained and in clean and safe condition. Monitor program activities and assist participants in recreation activities and special programs.
• Oversee the set up and take down of equipment and the preparation of venue for activities and events.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and participation levels. Assist in the development of new programs and recommends program changes. Track services provided, monitor results, and generate operational reports as needed. Complete all required reports and presentations as needed.
• Market and publicize special events, recreation and leisure services to citizens in accordance with city policy. Maintain good public relations and address citizen complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist in processing facility reservations, memberships, and registration for all programs, classes and events. Accepting customer payments and maintaining a balanced cash drawer. Answering incoming calls and directing calls as required. 
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
• Stay abreast of and comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or their designee.

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business/Public Administration, Recreation Administration, Marketing or a related field from an accredited school or university. 

Relatable Work Experience:

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in planning recreation events or related discipline. 
• Municipal experience is a plus.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Training within 6 months.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.