RECREATION SUPERVISOR

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Recreation Supervisor to fill one (1) vacancy in the Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, to plan, evaluate, coordinate, supervise neighborhood service programs or recreation centers, program and services for youth, adult, senior or programs for people with disabilities. Coordinate recreation activities with outside community agencies or businesses to enhance programming, attend City, Department and community meetings which are related to assignments; manage and supervise independent contractors; develop and administer marketing efforts to promote programs or services; develop and monitor budgets; provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise neighborhood services or City-wide activities for youth and/or adults, special events, center activities, athletics, recreation swimming and lessons, senior and handicapped services or assist staff in planning these programs.
• Provide administrative support to the department, such as conducting research, performing special projects, developing reports, or compiling statistics.
• Develop and administer a variety of marketing strategies to publicize programs.
• Recruit or assist staff in recruiting sponsors, grants, foundations or other funding resources to defray costs of operating a program.
• Conduct staff meetings which serve as a communication or training tool to enhance subordinates job knowledge and provide a quality service delivery.
• Initiate and confer with school and other community officials or agencies regarding available facilities and resources to conduct programs in which current City owned facilities are inadequate.
• Review equipment and supply needs; make recommendations for the replacement or repair of such items; maintain an accurate inventory and maintenance of such items.
• Compete financial forms related to positions such as purchase requisitions, authorization to purchase forms, request for payment and refund and deposit procedures.
• Assist with the development of recreation contract administration and use agreements, this includes completing Request for Proposals documents, review agreements, process staff report for City Council.
• Maintain or assist staff in maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Train staff on how to inspect playground equipment, athletic fields, community centers and other facilities and develop a method for measuring their performance.
• Review reports such as payroll history, policies and procedures, program budget documents, business phone records, center operations and community meetings; and recommend and initiate necessary alterations.
• Monitor, develop and evaluate program budget in order to assist in analyzing expenses and revenue for each program in order to establish a cost effective service or program.
• Recruit, select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates and provide feedback as needed.
• Ensure legal and City restrictions are followed as related to the programs supervised.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programs such as cost effectiveness, participant responses, program attendance, continuance, modifications or cancellation of programs or services.
• Analyze trends in recreation, social services and community programs by attending professional or City meetings, training conferences, reading related newsletters or documents in order to deal with program requests, socio-economic issues, demographic changes and other factors related to programming.
• Attend meetings and assist in providing department staff support to the Park and Recreation Commission, Park Advisory Teams or Community Action Groups or other community meetings as designated by the Park and Recreation Director.
• Respond to emergency preparedness of public safety issues as identified by the City's SEMS program.
• Utilize the computer and software packages to create work efficiency and maintain records, generate reports, produce promotional materials and correspond in writing when appropriate.
• May be required to maintain a valid first aide and CPR certification.
• Be able to work a varying work schedule conductive to programs, staff or services supervised or coordinated.
• Observe, periodically, programs and services under this position's supervision.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to demonstrate job knowledge or experience in duties listed in the classification specifications for Recreation Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree (120 semester units) from an accredited college or university with major work in human relations, sociology, recreation administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years full-time experience in staffing, planning, organizing and supervising a broad range of community services or three years of experience in group recreational activity leadership.

Necessary Special Requirement

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing, sponsorship and fundraising for a municipal or large-scale organization.
• Experience researching, applying for, and implementing grant funded
  programs/projects.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts for instructors, vendors, contractors, and municipal parks/facilities.
• Experience in managing aquatics programs and youth and adult sports.
• Experience in managing programs for people with disabilities.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Level I include Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt).

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offerssix health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  

• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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