Recreation Coordinator - Cupertino Sports Center

Do you enjoy creating engaging programs, building community connections, and helping people achieve their health and wellness goals? The City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Recreation Coordinator to join the team at the Cupertino Sports Center, a dynamic recreation facility that serves thousands of visitors each year.

The Cupertino Sports Center is a 25,000+ square-foot facility featuring 17 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment, free weights, racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor sport courts, personal training, and group fitness classes. The facility also offers a wide variety of recreation programs, camps, and private and group tennis instruction for participants of all ages.

As a Recreation Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the operations of both a fitness center and a thriving racquet sports program. From developing and overseeing fitness classes and programs to coordinating facility operations and creating exceptional customer experiences, you'll help foster an active and welcoming environment where community members can pursue their health, wellness, and recreation goals.

We're looking for a collaborative, organized, and innovative professional who enjoys working with people and contributing to high-quality recreation services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact in the community while helping deliver programs, services, and experiences that keep Cupertino residents active, connected, and engaged.

Class Characteristics

This classification differs from that of Recreation Manager in that the latter is responsible for the management of various program areas and a recreation facility; budget production and Division budget management; higher levels of hiring, discipline, and supervision. Recreation Coordinators supervise and coordinate recreational, educational, and social activities within the city recreation system and report to a Recreation Manager.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from a Recreation Manager.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical staff or part-time employees.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plan, coordinate, schedule, promote, and evaluate a variety of fitness, wellness, sport, and recreation programs while overseeing facility operations and customer service.

Promote interest and involvement in recreation activities.

Serve as a liaison between the city, other public and private agencies, citizen groups and professional organizations on matters pertaining to assigned recreation services; prepare and/or coordinate the development of recreation program publicity.

Assist in preparing and monitoring program budgets. Ensure budget allocations are not exceeded.

May supervise the collection of monies and be required to maintain financial records.

Identify community leisure services needs and recommend appropriate programs; recruit, select, train, schedule, and evaluate part-time employees and volunteers. 

Oversee contracts, scheduling, payment, and direction of contract instructors.

Provide support for Department special events, as assigned.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision and training, budgeting, and program needs analysis.

Methods, techniques, procedures, and philosophy of recreation programming.

First aid and safety practices.

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recreation registration software

Ability to:

Organize, direct, evaluate, and supervise the activities of groups using recreation facilities.

Express and relate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep records and prepare reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, and the public.

On a continuing basis, stand, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach, and lift and carry weight of 25 pounds or less while coordinating and/or supervising recreation activities.

Education and Experience

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

One year of experience coordinating a variety of recreation programs and services. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation/leisure services or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for 2 years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. Municipal experience preferred. Experience working in a gym or fitness center, tennis facility, or similar recreation setting is desirable, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Working Conditions

May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, at a variety of City facilities.

Application and Selection Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m., November 5, 2026. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino , or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview. An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established.

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.