About the Position: The Community Recreation Program Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, and participates in implementing and promoting assigned recreational programs, facilities, and special events. Monitors and oversees annual program budgets and hires, supervises, and trains assigned staff and volunteers. The incumbent Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising selected programs, special events, and leisure activities to the community. Supervises activities and operations of designated recreation and community services centers, including senior centers. Incumbents supervise assigned staff and volunteers and are responsible for managing their assigned programs in accordance with program and facility budget parameters. 
 
The Ideal Candidate: 
The ideal candidate will possess experience with senior services programming and large meal service preparation & distribution. The selected candidate must be a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering community engagement and wellness; possess a comprehensive understanding of recreational program management, coupled with strong organizational and supervisory skills.Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff and volunteers; develops and coordinates staff's schedules; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; participates in performance planning and provides detailed input on staff performance evaluations.
• Plans, supervises, administers, and promotes assigned recreation or community services programs; establishes and implements program schedules; recruits and coordinates recreation contractors and volunteers; enforces recreational program rules, monitors program effectiveness, and develops outside partnerships with schools and other entities.
• Administers and promotes the activities, operations, and use of assigned full-time senior centers or other recreational or multi-functional facilities; coordinates use and makes reservations for use of City recreational facilities by outside parties; enforces recreational facility rules and regulations and ensures a safe, secure, and clean environment.
• Supervises, oversees, and monitors assigned City-wide special events and fundraisers; participates in event scheduling, staff and volunteer assignments and recruitment, and coordination of volunteers, entertainers, and others.
• Participates in the identification, planning, development, and implementation of new or modified recreational or community service program components that promote and enhance the mission, goals, and objectives of the department.
• Promotes and publicizes assigned programs, centers, or events to sustain or improve participation; attends community and other meetings related to area of responsibility; makes presentations regarding programs offered to the community; assists in obtaining corporate and other sponsorships as appropriate to assignment.
• Creates, produces, and distributes a variety of publications for public distribution and information, including flyers, newsletters, brochures, public service announcements, and posters regarding recreation activities; assists in development, compilation, generation, and maintenance of financial, statistical, and other program reports and records; develops and writes complete, accurate, and concise written reports and correspondence.
• Contributes to the development and administration of program, center, and event budgets; monitors program revenues and expenditures; oversees contracts and participates in identifying appropriate grant opportunities, completing grant applications, and administering grants in assigned areas; collects, counts, receives, and deposits cash and fees collected for assigned recreation and community center programs.
• Assesses and participates in determining program, center, and event equipment, supply, and materials needs; makes necessary purchase and distributes or supervises distribution of equipment and supplies; maintains inventory of supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of –

• Principles and practices of recreation and leisure activities.
• Principles, methods, and practices of budget development, preparation, and administration.
• City goals and policies pertaining to providing recreation activities and programs to the public
• Basic safety issues associated with the care of participants; CPR and first-aid practices and training.
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques in the recruitment, selection, assignment, and supervision of program volunteers.
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision and training.
• City HR policies and procedures, Personnel Rules, and labor contract provisions.

 
Skill in – 

• Planning, organizing, supervising, directing, coordinating, and evaluating paid and volunteer staff, activities, and operations of assigned programs, projects, events, and facilities.
• Planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating the work of staff 
• Implementing and enforcing recreation and community services program policies, procedures and processes.
• Assessing the effectiveness of daily program activities and operations.
• Representing the City effectively in meetings with community groups, the media and the public.
• Exercising sound, expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Providing customer service.

 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in recreation administration, physical education, therapeutic recreation, sports management, or a closely related field; and at least two (2) years of progressively responsible recreation program development and implementation experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid California driver’s license is required. May require a Class “C” or Class “B.”
 
CPR and first aid certificates obtained within six months of date of hire

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee frequently works in outside conditions, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and loud noises. Employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone, use hands to manipulate, handle and feel computers, and standard business equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

• Retirement – Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
• Health Insurance – Monthly contribution of $755.00 (Employee Only), $1,377.00 (Employee plus one), or $1,841.00 (Employee plus Family) for health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.
• Leave – Vacation beginning at 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance – The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.

 The selection process will consist of:

• Application Review
• Oral Examination

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.Accommodation:The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or emailAbdelmaseeh_ma@sbcity.org for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.Pre-Employment Process:

• All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

For more information about this position, please contact the

City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.

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