Joey Barrera is the current Recreation Supervisor for the City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Department where he is privileged to bring impactful programs to the wonderful community he was born and raised in. Joey began his recreation career in 2007 With the Watsonville YMCA and has held various leadership roles in youth development, sports, aquatics and administration. Prior to his current role, Joey spearheaded a partnership between the City of Salinas and Central Coast YMCA where he led operations for the Salinas Aquatic Center and Sherwood Tennis Center. 

In April of 2022, Joey was elected Director at Large- Youth & Teens for The California Parks and Recreation Society District 6 board, serving public recreation agencies in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. In addition to his role with CPRS, Joey currently serves on the executive board as President of The Sports Association of Northern California Recreation Agencies. 

National affiliations include:

Professional Administrator- National Alliance for Youth Sports

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Toastmasters International- City Shakers 

Youth Sports Coaching- MOJO Sports 

Local affiliations include:

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

Community Health Trust of the Pajaro Valley 

Driscoll's Community Engagement Division- Norther Region 

USA Softball of Northern California

Quicksilver Swimming 

Skyhawks Sports- South Bay

Skatedogs- Norcal 

Total Guard 

Outside the professional sphere, Joey enjoys Disneyland trips with his family, talking shop with other rec professionals and is currently learning how to surf.