Community Services Senior Leader

City of Irvine•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The City of Irvine seeks an experienced individual to oversee recreation programs, facilities, park operations, reservations, special events, and personnel at Northwood Community Park. This part-time position is scheduled for 30 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, with a mix of daytime and evening shifts. For internal candidates, appointment will be based on the selected individual's current PT or EPT status; external candidates will be hired part-time.

Requirements

Two years of college- or university-level work in Recreation or a related field, and three years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to lean, stoop, twist, and bend while performing job duties.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to respond to potentially intense, sensitive emergency situations in a rational and decisive manner, using tact, self-restraint, and good judgment.

Responsibilities

Support and assist with the daily oversight of facilities, recreation programs, staff supervision, contract classes, facility reservations, and special events.
Assist with and coordinate facility reservations and use, including maintaining contracts and forms, coordinating the master calendar and staff coverage, conducting walk-throughs, arranging pre-event preparations, and providing customer service.
Assist with the implementation and coordination of fee classes, including program development and support, registration, reports, evaluations, and supervision of contract instructors.
Assist in hiring and supervising staff, volunteers, and instructors by coordinating assignments, establishing timelines, and providing guidance.
Coordinate training and scheduling.
Ensure and manage inspections of amenities and maintain facilities and equipment.
Coordinate work orders for repairs and purchases of facility supplies.
Support child services, preschool, and afterschool programs as needed.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, program participants, facility reservation users, contract instructors, and community members.
Understand and enforce City, Department, and section policies and procedures, and resolve disputes that arise in parks and facilities.
Research, analyze, and prepare reports and statistical data.