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Recreation Coordinator (Youth Sports & Events)

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Recreation Coordinator (Youth Sports & Events)

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Are you passionate about youth sports and creating meaningful experiences for the community? The City of Medford is looking for a dynamic, organized, and enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator to lead youth sports programs, clinics, and tournaments at premier facilities like Lithia & Driveway Fields and Rogue X. From Tots Sports and Little Hoopsters to Junior Giants and NFL Flag Football, you’ll be at the heart of planning, coordinating, and growing programs that bring young athletes and families together.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your recreation career and make a lasting impact in the community, we encourage you to apply today at Medfordoregon.gov.


Required Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • Three (3) years of experience in programs/events such as youth sports clinics, tournaments recreational leagues or special events.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to receive Red Cross CPR/First Aid Standard certification within six months of hire.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of community recreation. 
  • Knowledge of community recreation resources and facilities.
  • Knowledge of the principles of athletic tournament coordination.
  • Ability to effectively use office equipment and computer software, specifically in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. 
  • Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) desired.

Available Schedule:

  • Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Hours are flexible during scheduled weekend tournaments and events.

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  


The anticipated hiring range for the Recreation Coordinator position is $28.83 (first step) to $30.27 or $31.78 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps. 

Healthcare Benefits:
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
  • Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:
  • Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
  • PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
  • Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
  • Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
A well-equipped gym featuring weightlifting benches, dumbbells, cardio machines, and a motivational wall mural.

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : General, Development, Customer Service, Administrative

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