Recreation General Supervisor

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development? With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services while meeting the specific needs of people and communities at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland’s Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our vision is to reimagine, recreate, and reinvent how OPRYD serves every neighborhood, creating inclusive spaces, innovative programs, and lasting memories for youth, families, and adults. Recreation General Supervisors typically oversee multiple operational division/units. We are currently recruiting for two (2) Recreation General Supervisors. One will provide oversight to our Cultural Arts, Nature & Science, Sports, Aquatics & Boating, Youth Development, and Auxiliary Recreation Services & Programs Units. This position primarily includes the oversight of facilities and functions such as the Rotary Nature, Studio One Arts, and Discovery Centers; citywide youth and adult sports programs, six pools and two boating centers, playgroups, inclusion programs, citywide restroom & barrier closures, Oakland park stewards, citywide transportation coordination and fleet management, ‘stand-alone’ parks & open space, including City stables and feather River Camp (city owned camp; Quincy, CA.); and aids with emergency operation/disaster preparedness. The other will provide oversight of our recreation center programs, including 20 recreation centers citywide, the Larry E. Reid Sports Center, and the East Oakland Arts Center. We are looking for someone who is: Equitable : You will have the opportunity to use this understanding and orientation to ensure optimal accessibility of our programs and services. Community Engagement Oriented: You will help us progress towards developing or enhancing targeted community engagement strategies. A Connector/Team Builder: You will have the opportunity to inspire and bring people together to accomplish shared goals. Strategic: You will have the chance to share your skills and abilities to analyze and notice trends that help us enhance operations. Flexible: You must possess the ability to be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Demonstrates Integrity: You will be dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and personal relationships to merit the respect and confidence of elected officials, of other officials and employees, and of the public.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation and leisure services, public administration, physical education, or related field.
Two years of progressively responsible work comparable to a Recreation General Supervisor in the City of Oakland.
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is highly desirable.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional License or Certificate

Responsibilities

Providing oversight to overall programmatic operations.
Overseeing and managing facility and park assets in collaboration with partners from Oakland Public Works.
Assisting with the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff.
Assisting with budgetary planning and oversight.
Overseeing community outreach and engagement.
Overseeing multiple geographic or programmatic-based recreation "units" or divisions; reporting staff typically include Recreation Supervisors, Program Coordinators, and Recreation Program Directors.
Ensuring effective communication flow throughout the organization; participating in meetings with various staff cohorts and committees; drafting various communications to internal and external stakeholders.
Resolving issues arising from customers, members of the public, and elected officials.

Benefits

37.5-hour work weeks
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.