Parks & Recreation Manager

City of Pico Rivera•Pico Rivera, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pico Rivera is seeking a dynamic, community-driven Recreation & Parks Manager to oversee major program areas including Citywide Special Events, Senior Center operations (including the City’s Veterans Affairs support), Citywide Farmers Market, Aquatics, and a portfolio of special programs and community recreational services. This role provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for programming that supports residents of all ages and ensures safe, engaging, and equitable services for the community. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Employees work a 4/10 schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This position could also be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, community services, or event management, including supervision is required.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
Two (2) years of public contact experience is required.
One (1) year of budget/policy experience/leadership experience is required.
Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License, and a safe driving record throughout the course of employment.
Candidates must possess a current American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and Community First Aid and Safety certification.
Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application.
Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the IRS issued rates).

Nice To Haves

Aquatics experience is highly desirable.
Aquatics certification highly desirable.
Three years or more of comparable managerial experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of Citywide Special Events, ensuring compliance with procurement and contract routing requirements.
Manage Citywide Farmers Market operations and vendor participation, consistent with market oversight found in multiple City market-related agenda materials.
Assist the Director with Aquatics oversight, including program planning, staff scheduling, and safety compliance.
Direct operations of the Senior Center, including enrichment, nutrition, wellness, and resource programs.
Oversee the City’s Office of Veterans Affairs services delivered within the Center.
Direct operations and programming at Pico Park and all programming associated with this facility.
Provide leadership and training on all citywide recreational programs, classes, afterschool programs, family programs, senior services, community events, and seasonal programs.
Supervise full-time, part-time, seasonal, and contract staff.
Develop program goals, evaluate service delivery, analyze program needs, and implement improvements.
Prepare reports, procurement requests, and agenda documents.
Administer budgets and monitor expenditures aligned with departmental fiscal practices.
Serve as departmental liaison to community partners, nonprofit service providers, neighborhood groups, and vendors.
Support City Council initiatives and represent the department at meetings, public events, and stakeholder engagements.