The Position

• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating holidays" per year depending on years of service.
• $500 annually for wellness.

• Program planning, development and implementation.
• Staff supervision including staff development, scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Budget planning, preparation and monitoring.
• Oversite of programming, scheduling and maintenance of recreation facilities.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:
The following are examples of typical essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a wide variety of recreational programs and events
• Manage the use and provide general supervision over the operation of parks and recreation facilities
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff, investigating and addressing performance issues as necessary
• Interview and recommend hiring of regular staff, interview and select temporary and seasonal staff
• Prepare detailed seasonal staffing and financial plans to support program and budget development, monitor revenue and expenses, prudently allocate resources, and maintain financial records
• Investigate, resolve and respond to complaints and find solutions to related issues
• Prepare scope of work specifications and administer service contracts
• Evaluate and anticipate supplies and equipment necessary for service delivery and initiate processes to procure them
• Research national trends of public recreation, assess local needs and demographics, evaluate current programs, and plan strategically for the future
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, community organizations, school districts, private industry and public agencies to support and build coalitions and agreements that will improve services and programs
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to governmental agencies and community groups
• Receive and act upon emergency calls
• Actively participate on the department supervisors and managers team for the strategic development of parks and recreation services in Santa Rosa
• Use, and supervise assigned staff use of, computerized systems, including recreation management, staff scheduling, and asset management

Required Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience - Sufficient years of experience in the delivery and operation of recreation programs, parks and facilities to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Education - Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation, physical education, public or business administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social welfare or a related field.
License or Certificate: Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Driver License, OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on frequent scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations in the City that may or may not be reachable by public transportation.
For positions in Aquatics, current certificates in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR, are highly desirable. For all other positions, current certificates in CPR and First Aid are highly desirable.

Additional Information

For the complete job description, including knowledge and abilities required, working conditions, and physical requirements, click HERE.
Selection Process:
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications based on a screening of the application materials, including responses to the required Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in a selection process which is anticipated to include a minimum qualification review, online skills test, as well as department interviews.
SANTA ROSA - A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME:
The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.

The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by submitting a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. You may also contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 543-3060 or jobs@srcity.org.

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits.
This job classification is in Unit 18, Miscellaneous Mid Management. Please click HERE to be redirected to the City's benefits information page.