What are the responsibilities and job description for the RECREATION MANAGER position at City of Montebello?
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This posting will close on April 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this job opportunity may close at any time without notice. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
Required Materials For Your Application To Be Considered Complete
Along with your completed online application, the following materials are required for consideration:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and controls the day-to-day activities of the Recreation and Community Services Department; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Director.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a professional level position class with significant program and administration responsibilities in the recreational and social/community area. The position receives general direction from higher level personnel and exercises immediate technical supervision over lower-level personnel, to include full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary and volunteer staff.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and Experience:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more are also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and perform routine standby duties.
Environmental Elements
This indoor/outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The employee may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the employee may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the employee to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The employee may be required to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and perform routine standby duties.
Please Note
Did you attach the required cover letter, resume and a copy of your degree to your online application?
Incumbent may need to travel to locations throughout the City. Do you possess a valid unexpired Class "C" California Driver's License?
What is your highest level of formal education completed?
How many years of experience do you have at the level of Recreation Services Supervisor?
Describe your experience managing recreation programs, special events and facilities.
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Describe your experience supervising part-time and full-time recreation staff. If you have no experience, write NONE.
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Do you have experience working with community partners?
This posting will close on April 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this job opportunity may close at any time without notice. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
Required Materials For Your Application To Be Considered Complete
Along with your completed online application, the following materials are required for consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Copy of your official Degree
Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and controls the day-to-day activities of the Recreation and Community Services Department; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Director.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a professional level position class with significant program and administration responsibilities in the recreational and social/community area. The position receives general direction from higher level personnel and exercises immediate technical supervision over lower-level personnel, to include full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary and volunteer staff.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Determines community recreational and social/community interests; determines programs to be offered and resources required to implement them, including resource allocation.
- Determines the long-term need and focus of recreation programs, including the development of optimal programs and services to meet the ever-changing means of the community.
- Coordinates all facets of program supervision to include, but not limited to, development, supervision and evaluation; develop systems and processes to ensure the optimal success of the program.
- Program logistics include scheduling, obtaining facilities, assisting with equipment and uniform acquisition, and providing supplies and materials.
- Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to recreation and community services.
- Train, coach, motivate, monitor, correct and evaluate staff; recommend employee recognition, discipline and termination; approve payroll and time reporting records; plan and conduct staff meetings.
- Attends conferences and meetings; participates in various organizations and committees related to assignments.
- Coordinates with community sports organizations, non-profit organizations, partnering organizations and other City departments.
- Assist in developing, preparing and administering the Department budget, including preparing cost estimates and recommendations.
- Develop and implement Department policies, procedures and fee schedules on an ongoing basis.
- Promote and publicize recreation programs and activities; prepare and coordinate the development of program and event publicity, including flyers, brochures, news releases, etc.
- Prepare and maintain records and evaluation reports on new and on-going program offerings.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, public administration, physical education or related field.
- Five (5) years progressively responsible experience as a recreational professional. Two (2) of which include supervisory responsibilities in parks and/or recreation, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Valid Class “C” California driver’s license.
- Travel to locations throughout the City may be required
- Principles, practices and activities of recreation and community programs.
- Principles and practices of program planning and implementation.
- Safety and risk management practices relate to the recreation field.
- Federal, State, County, and City laws, codes, regulations and guidelines affecting recreation programs and activities.
- Personnel administration and budgeting.
- Administrative processes such as purchasing, inventory control and scheduling.
- Recreational, social and cultural needs of the community.
- Plan, organize, and direct a variety of recreation and community programs including adult sports, youth sports and classes.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, City Council, Commissions and Committees, community organizations, individual citizens, government agencies, contractors and vendors.
- Analyze problems, identify feasible solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Assess and monitor community needs; identify opportunities for improving services and procedures for development and implementation of new program areas.
- Maintain administrative systems for facility program and scheduling, calendaring and other functions.
- Analyze, interpret and explain Department policies and procedures.
- Participate in long-range and strategic planning.
- Work independently with little direct supervision; work effectively under pressure and deadlines with consistent interruptions.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more are also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and perform routine standby duties.
Environmental Elements
This indoor/outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The employee may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the employee may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the employee to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The employee may be required to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and perform routine standby duties.
Please Note
- The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.
- CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status
- Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS
- New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement
- 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00/mo. (3 -party coverage)
- Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan
- 12 paid Holidays
- up to 80 Vacation leave hours
- up to 96 Sick leave hours
- $30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D
- 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident
- Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)
- Deferred compensation plan available
- Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $225/month
- Education Incentive Pay
- Certificate Pay
- Long Term Disability Program
- Longevity Incentive Pay
Did you attach the required cover letter, resume and a copy of your degree to your online application?
- Yes
- No
Incumbent may need to travel to locations throughout the City. Do you possess a valid unexpired Class "C" California Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of formal education completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
How many years of experience do you have at the level of Recreation Services Supervisor?
- I do not have any experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years or more years of experience
Describe your experience managing recreation programs, special events and facilities.
06
Describe your experience supervising part-time and full-time recreation staff. If you have no experience, write NONE.
07
Do you have experience working with community partners?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question