RECREATION SUPERVISOR

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment :

Week of 11 / 07 / 24 - Blind application and supplemental scoring

Week of 11 / 18 / 24 - Oral interview

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

• Under direction, develops, implements and supervises, a variety of recreational, cultural, and community service programs;
• including but not limited to : facility management, day camps, aquatics, sports, youth, teens, seniors, recreational classes, cultural arts, special events, child care, and nature programs;

supervises, trains, and evaluates staff; and to do related work as required.

• Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises a comprehensive offering of recreational and community activities;
• develops and supervises classes; coordinates community-based activities; provides facility management for recreational facilities and establishes effective relationships with other city departments for facility maintenance and service delivery;
• supervises overall program operation, including but not limited to registration, collection and processing of fees, and documentation;
• assesses community interests and evaluates programs and service areas; and makes recommendations; prepares and presents written and oral reports;
• develops and administers operational, program and special project budgets; identifies and secures alternative funding sources;
• trains, supervises, and evaluates employees and volunteers; makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination;
• prepares and leads staff meetings and in-service training programs; assists with establishing and enforcing policies and procedures;
• plans, organizes and conducts collaborative efforts within City departments, school district, and community organizations or agencies;
• operates general office equipment including personal computers; renders routine first aid when needed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public;

drives on City business.

Employment Standards :

Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation administration.

• Ability to evaluate and coordinate numerous programs and staff; understand and implement written and oral instructions, communicate effectively orally and verbally;
• ascertain community needs; create a positive rapport with program participants, school officials, and the community at large;

analyze trends and suggest program enhancements; make good judgments and decisions.

Education / Training : A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major work in LeisureStudies or closely related field and three years of paid full time leadership experience in a recreational,cultural, or community services programs.

A degree is preferred; however, additional paid leadershipexperience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of twoyears.

A Master's Degree in Leisure Studies or closely related field may be substituted for one year of therequired paid leadership experience.

License & Certificates : A valid California Class C driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment; Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and communicable disease certificates are required within six months of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications : Basic computer skills, and ability to communicate in a second language. Report and grant writing experience.