Parks and Recreation Supervisor

City of Covina • Covina, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Covina is seeking a forward-thinking Parks and Recreation Supervisor with strong skills in management and coordination of youth sports, adult sports, adaptive sports programs, and large gymnasium operations including programming, maintenance and scheduling. Under general direction, this role plans, implements, directs, and supervises functions within the Parks & Recreation Department, overseeing a variety of recreational and community programs and services. These may include Senior Services, Youth and Adult Sports, Day Camp, Teen programs, Special Events, Facility Rentals, Volunteer programs, Sponsorship/Fundraising program, fee-based classes, Excursions, Aquatics, and department promotion. The position also involves preparing and monitoring service contracts, developing and monitoring budgets, ensuring program quality and safe work practices, and maintaining appropriate work records. This is a supervisory level class responsible for planning, implementing and directing services and programs within the Parks & Recreation Department, with direct and indirect supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Parks & Recreation Supervisor.
• A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the organization and implementation of community services and programs.
• A bachelor's degree with major course work in public administration, recreation, communications, business administration, or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.
• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods, equipment, and materials used in the delivery of community and recreation programs and services and special events.
• Knowledge of program content for specialized community activities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of program and budget development, administration and evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration and purchasing.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervising, training, and evaluation staff.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing.
• Knowledge of proper English, spelling and grammar.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Ability to manage and oversee the delivery of recreation and community services and programs and special events.
• Ability to design, develop and implement recreational, health, and social programs suited to the needs of the community population assigned to serve.
• Ability to develop, present and administer a program budget.
• Ability to coordinate, develop and conduct training programs for staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, train, evaluate and direct work of assigned staff.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and record data accurately.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Ability to analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to individuals or groups.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
• Skill to operate modern office equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.
• Skill to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Nice To Haves

• Strong skills in management and coordination of youth sports, adult sports, adaptive sports programs, and large gymnasium operations including programming, maintenance and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, supervises and plans the functions within the Parks & Recreation Department, including various programs, activities, and services to which assigned.
• Prepares and maintains various contracts/agreements for service providers.
• Prepares and delivers reports and presentations at City Council meetings and other community meetings.
• Participates in the recruitment process, including hiring, training and supervising of subordinate full-time employees and part-time.
• Develops schedules and work methods for performing assigned duties; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; evaluates work performance; initiates disciplinary procedures as appropriate.
• Develops and monitors budgets; develops and prepares various reports, including attendance/statistical reports, program evaluations, and financial reports.
• Attends meetings and participates in various committees and/or community organizations.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and program fees; recommends programs, activities and work methods to higher level personnel; maintains records and develops reports on new or existing programs.
• Develops and prepares program calendars, staff manuals, flyers, memos, and training materials.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City Council, City management and staff, and the public.

Benefits

• The City of Covina provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Covina complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the City has facilities.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• The City of Covina expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• Improper interference with the ability of the City of Covina's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level