The Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking a positive and innovative individual who can foster working relationships with the community, older adults, and staff. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who has a strong background in Recreation programming. The incumbent assigned to this position will be working with senior services and have the ability to oversee a diverse group of employees, while balancing fairness and assertiveness, and promoting a cooperative work environment.
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What We Offer:
- CalPERS retirement plan
- Tuition Advancement/Reimbursement upon successful completion of probation
- City paid vision plan for employee and family
- City paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Up to $1,402 health insurance allowance
KEY QUALITIES
- Reliable and a team player
- Adaptable
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Positive Attitude
KEY DATES AND INFORMATION:
Apply Online – Submit a detailed, thorough application
Application Deadline – Open until filled (First review of applications to be conducted on July 8, 2024)
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews – Week of July 22, 2024 (Tentative)
DEFINITION
Under direction from the Director of Recreation and Community Services, to supervise, assign, review the work of staff responsible for providing recreation services and activities in the department. Current programs by the department are: Contract classes, senior programs and services, youth programs and services, volunteer programs, aquatic programs, facility maintenance and reservations, park and field allocations, excursions, nature center reservations and activities and department and community wide special events.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical staff, volunteers and indirectly supervises clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for providing community and recreation services and activities.
Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Maintain and review records of schedules, program participation, monies received, expenditures, accidents, vandalism, and contract programs.
Supervise paid and volunteer staff.
Supervise the operation of programs and activities under areas of responsibility. Make recommendations for new/improved programming as necessary.
Supervise the preparation and distribution of recreation publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and printed schedules.
Research, requisition, purchase, deliver, and issue equipment and supplies for program operation.
Develop clear and concise reports including information for staff reports, analysis of programs, new program proposals, information for grants, and financial reports.
Organize various programs and special events.
Provide technical staff support to the Department's Commissions and various service boards.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing community and recreation services; implement policies and procedures.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Schedule facilities, transportation, and appropriate activity supervision.
Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints.
Participate in City meetings /committees as assigned.
Participate in community meetings to discuss and evaluate program techniques and content; evaluate community needs and interests; prepare community surveys; recommend new recreation programs to meet community needs.
Prepare promotional materials, program evaluations, correspondence, and reports.
Monitor the use of City recreation facilities by user groups, assisting and enforcing established rules of facility use and participant conduct.
Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations to civic, social, and business groups; consult with business, school officials, social and service groups and the public regarding programs and facilities.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Solicit contributions of funds, materials, equipment, and prizes for special events and recreation programs.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation program.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Procedures, methods, and techniques of recreation program development, administration, and promotions.
Rules, practices, techniques, and equipment used in specialized recreation activities.
Basic marketing techniques to increase attendance and promote programs.
Techniques used in public relations.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Supervise, organize, and review the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Perform professional-level recreation program planning, scheduling, and implementation.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Analyze and evaluate community needs and work with community organizations in developing recreation programs.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
