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Overview

Walla Walla, WA | Set within the breathtaking tranquility of the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Veterans Memorial Golf Course captures the true essence of Southeastern Washington Golf more than any other. From the first tee, Veterans Memorial Golf Course serves up a visual and dynamic feast. Players are treated to an ever-changing landscape or 18 different golf holes, each with its own individual character and spectacular view.

Each hole has been carefully designed to challenge the strategy of the expert golfer, at the same time, with 3 tees to choose from it keeps from intimidating the beginner. Vets Memorial Golf Course Online

RECREATION COORDINATOR - GOLF COURSE

• Salary: $69,118.40 - $80,849.60 Annually
• Location: Service Center, WA
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Parks & Recreation Department
• Division: PA RECREATION [FLSA, Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit, NREP]
• Opening Date: 08/22/2025

Learn more about Vets Memorial Golf Course online via the Walla Walla City website.

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Position Description | NATURE OF POSITION

Plan, develop, promote, organize, implement, and supervise the City's recreation programs and facilities as assigned. Programs may include aquatics, athletics, golf operations, special events and other community activities. Recommend hiring of seasonal employees; supervise, train, schedule, manage, and evaluate the performance of assigned employees; recruit and supervise volunteers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction and oversight are provided by the Recreation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City's core values: Service - Integrity - Collaboration - Equity - Leadership - Community

Plan, implement and supervise assigned recreation facilities, programs, events, and activities.

Recruit, interview, train, schedule, mentor, supervise, discipline, and evaluate temporary, part-time personnel, volunteers, and other assigned personnel; assist in establishing guidelines and procedures for staff and program participants.

Coordinate with local agencies to provide recreational services and activities.

Plans, organizes, schedules, and teaches recreation activities for all age and ability groups to include program planning, preparation, and initiation; compiling and submitting monthly reports on program participation; teaching individuals and classes; program evaluation.

Promote programs through news releases, website updates, program flyers, brochures, social media, and other means.

Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness by obtaining feedback from participants.

Maintain ongoing inventory of equipment and supplies needed for various programs, including food service. Identify and request supplies to meet program needs.

If assigned to aquatics, maintain and balance chemical levels to stay within Washington State Department of Health guidelines; perform preventative maintenance; clean pools when contaminated.

Operate standard office machines and programs such as computer terminals, word processing program software, electronic mail systems, internet applications, calculators, copiers, etc.

Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; conduct safety checks of facilities and eliminate hazards to ensure complete safety of the patrons.

Communicate effectively with the public in person, by telephone, and through written communications

Arrange for supplies and equipment necessary to support assigned programs and facilities.

Maintain records, evaluations, and compile reports for each assigned program.

Stay current with recreation program trends through research, reading, conference attendance, and contact with other recreation professionals

Assist in development of program budgets and closely monitor expenditures and revenues.

Work evenings and weekends, split shifts, and attend occasional overnight activities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.

Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.

Execute assignments, projects and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined timeframes, work independently and effectively with little direction.

Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.

Provide assistance to staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.

Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Planning of recreation programs.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Learn to interpret, apply, and explain relevant regulations, policies and procedures, athletic program rules, regulations, general safety practices and operations.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Perform clerical work at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Operate standard office machines such as computers, word processing and spreadsheet program software, electronic mail systems, internet applications, calculators, copiers, etc.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Effectively work in a team environment, contribute openly, respectfully disagree, understand the ideas of others, listen well and work for consensus.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office machines such as computer terminals, word processing program software, electronic mail systems, internet applications, calculators, copiers, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Walking and standing for extended periods of time; seeing to monitor activities, hearing and speaking to exchange information; repetitive hand movements; intermittently sit, kneel down, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, jump, run, reach, push, pull and lift up to 30 lbs. and 50 lbs. with assistance; exposure to fumes and vapors; exposure to sunlight, heat, noise, dust, wind and pollens.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to chemicals, sun or inclement weather conditions; contact with program participants and the public; exposure to noise and distractions; possible contact with dissatisfied individuals; possible exposure to airborne illnesses and bodily fluids. Employee works a flexible schedule which may include evening hours and weekends.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in recreation or two years of work experience in recreation programming; six months' previous experience planning, developing, organizing, implementing, supervising, and promoting recreational and/or youth educational programs. Valid driver's license. First Aid, CPR and Defibrillator Certifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• If assigned to golf course, knowledge of golf play, rules, etiquette, and proper course conditions is desirable, but not required.

Employer: City of Walla Walla

Experience Required

See details posted on the City's job site.

Essential Responsibilities

See details posted on the City's job site.

Benefits

Non-Represented Employees 

Summary of Benefits

The benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by full-time non-represented City of Walla Walla employees. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent. Benefits may change through the City Council or administrative action, contracts or changes mandated by state and federal law.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.

Employees and all eligible dependents are covered for Medical, Dental, and Vision for only  $136.14/month.

Medical  - 4 plans to select from:

Low-Deductible Plans:

Regence Blue Shield  HealthFirst 250

Kaiser  (HMO) 200

High-Deductible Plans - eligible for H.S.A (City will annually contribute $750 for an individual and $1500 for a family)

Regence Blue Shield  High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) 

Kaiser  High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) HMO 

Dental  - Delta Dental of Washington PPO. $2,000 per year max; Class I, II and III no deductible. Orthodontia paid at 50% max lifetime payment of $1,500 per covered member.

Vision  - VSP and AWC Plan B. Well Vision Exam every 12 months - $0 copay. Prescription glasses $10 copay, plus various allowances for frames, lenses, and contacts.

Hartford Life Insurance 

Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.

                      
City paid : $50,000 Basic Life Insurance and $50,000 AD&D coverage. 

Employee Voluntary : Supplemental Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage available at low premiums. 

Deferred Comp                   
Employees are eligible with their first paycheck upon enrollment. No vesting requirements.

The City will match an employee's monthly contribution up to 3.5% of the employee's monthly base rate of pay. Three options include Baker Boyer Bank - BPAS, MissionSquare, or the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  Employee contribution options for pre-tax and Roth.

Retirement Plan

Non-Represented employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City and the employee both contribute toward the plan. PERS provides regular retirement and disability retirement benefits.  Rates effective as of 07/01/2025. ( www.drs.wa.gov )

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