Status: Career 40 hours per week 

Reports To: Recreation Manager II  

Hourly Wage: $28.86 - $38.28 depending on qualifications and experience 

Application Review: Position will remain open until October 25, 2026.  This position is part of the AFSME Union and is dependent on City Council approval of a new position.

The City of Takoma Park is a great place to work. We are proud to be a workforce of nearly 200 full-time and part-time employees who reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with, and we are committed to championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated, cooperative team.

The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department is seeking an organized, community-minded Recreation Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of a new youth soccer program within the Department's roster of offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of youth soccer in Takoma Park, work closely with volunteers, coaches, and families who have been participating in a local volunteer-run program and grow the program as a permanent part of the Recreation Department's offerings. The incumbent will report directly to the Recreation Manager II. Responsibilities include a mix of weekday administrative hours and required evening or weekend hours during active seasons, including registration periods, practices, and game days. Additional duties include assistance with other Recreation Department leagues, programs, and special events.

Typical Duties Include:

• Establish a soccer program within the Recreation Department, integrating it into the Recreation Department's existing procedures;

• Build relationships with coaches, volunteers, and parent leadership to ensure a successful league;

• Recruit, screen, and coordinate coaches, referees, and volunteers, including ensuring required background checks, trainings, and certifications are completed;

• Coordinate field and facility scheduling and permitting for practices, games, and special events;

• Line fields as needed;

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and participants during each season, including communicating timelines, changes, and frequently asked questions;

• Plan and oversee day-to-day soccer program operations, including scheduling, team formation, equipment and uniform ordering (anticipating approximately 2,500 participants in each season {Spring and Fall};

• Design and run a summer youth soccer camp spanning a minimum of four weeks, overseeing all aspects from planning through daily operations

• Develop marketing and outreach materials, in coordination with Department communications policies, to promote registration and build program participation;

• Track program budgets, participation data, and equipment inventory, and prepare status reports as needed;

• Resolve participant, parent, or volunteer concerns in a professional and timely manner;

• Attend evening and weekend games, practices, and events as needed to support smooth program operations;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent benefits, learn more here: https://takomaparkmd.gov/218/Employee-Benefits

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland, bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Home to a diverse and civically active population of about 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, tree lined neighborhoods, and independent local businesses.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and we are committed to an inclusive environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact through the services we provide.