Recreation Supervisor
Job Details
Job ID: Recreation Supervisor
Category: Parks & Rec | Facilities Maint
Status: Open
Posted: February 20, 2026 4:40 PM
Closing: March 16, 2026 5:30 PM
The City of Riverbank is seeking a motivated and experienced Recreation Supervisor to help lead and enhance our Parks and Recreation programs. This position oversees a variety of community services, including day camps, after-school programs, classes, aquatics, and special events that serve residents of all ages.
Under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Recreation Supervisor is an exempt position that supervises staff, develops innovative programming, and ensures safe, high-quality services across City facilities. If you are a collaborative leader passionate about community engagement and public service, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Recruitment Timeline: (Subject to Change)
Opening Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Final Filing Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
1st Interview Tentative Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2nd Interview Tentative Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Essential Functions:
Plans, implements, and supervises assigned programs within the Recreation and Parks Department, including day camps, park programs, classes, after school programs, and special events.
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates part-time recreation staff; schedules and conducts interviews with prospective staff; develops schedules and work methods for performing assigned duties; reviews time sheets; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; initiates disciplinary procedures as appropriate; reviews policies and procedures with new staff.
Conducts research on new program ideas; evaluates the needs of the community and makes recommendations on program content based on the needs.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs, activities, and work methods to higher level personnel; maintains records and develops reports on new or existing programs.
Collaborates with contract class instructors to develop, execute, and manage service agreements in accordance with City policies and procedures.
Develops, implements, and oversees marketing and advertising strategies to promote recreation programs, special events, facilities, and department initiatives with City goals and branding standards.
Collects, processes, and records revenues generated from recreation programs, special events, facility rentals, admissions, and related services in accordance with City policies and procedures.
Plans, develops, and implements sponsorship and donation strategies to support recreation programs, special events, facilities, and department initiatives.
Participates in the creation, planning, coordination, and implementation of special events, community celebrations, tournaments, festivals, and department-sponsored activities.
Provides customer services over the phone and at the front counter; answers questions regarding the various recreation programs and classes offered; assists with reservations of City parks; assists with registering participants for classes and aquatics programs; assists with facility reservations.
May work evenings and weekends as necessary; may serve as the acting Director of Parks and Recreation in his/her absence; participates on several committees; attends workshops, conferences, and trainings.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
Oversees the day-to-day operation and use of assigned recreational facilities, including community centers, parks, aquatic facilities, gyms, and other program spaces, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, effective scheduling, and coordinated programming to support safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Recreation Supervisor. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible experience in the organizing and implementation of recreation services and programs, including at least one year of supervisory experience and a high school diploma. A bachelor's degree with major course work in recreational and leisure administration, public administration, communications, business administration, or related field is desirable.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Possession of American Red Cross CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate are required.
The City of Riverbank offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary:
$36.02 - $43.79 Hourly
$2,881.80 - $3,502.86 Biweekly
$6,243.91 - $7,589.53 Monthly
$74,926.92 - $91,074.36 Annually
Benefits:
CalPERS Retirement: The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). New members, as defined by PEPRA, are under a 2% @ 62 formula, Tier III.
Health Benefits: The City offers Kaiser Permanente or Health Net medical coverage and pays 85% of medical insurance premium; employee contribute 15% of their monthly premium. The City currently pays 100% of the cost of the Stanislaus Medical Foundation Dental plan and Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and their eligible dependents.
Life Insurance: $50,000 paid by the City
Union Pension Plan: City contributes approximately $392 per month
Deferred Compensation: Employee's voluntary contribution in the amount of at least $100 is matched and not to exceed $100 by the City per payperiod
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year plus 3 floating holidays of choice; and 1 management floating holiday
Vacation: 10 - 25 days per year, based on years of service (maximum accrual 400 hours)
Sick Leave: 12 days per year (no accrual limit)
Mid-Management Exempt Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year (pro-rated per date of hire)
Recruitment Material and Information:
Recreation Leader Employment Opportunity Flyer ~ CLICK HERE
Recreation Leader Job Description ~ CLICK HERE
Employment Application ~ CLICK HERE
How to Apply:
Submit completed and signed employment application as follows:
By Mail or Drop-off (mail slot in the door) to: City of Riverbank, Human Resources Department, 6707 Third Street, Suite A, Riverbank, CA 95367
By email to: hr@riverbank.org
For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@riverbank.org
Special Requirements
Appointment to the position is contingent upon the candidate providing proof of eligibility to work in the United States and passing a fingerprint check and may include a thorough check of their employment history, followed by a pre-employment physical examination which includes a drug screening.
For Full Job Description and Information on the City of Riverbank: https://www.riverbank.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Recreation-Supervisor-105
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