RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER (Executive Director, Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation)

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION


FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Wednes day, May 14 , 2025 , at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER

D8800F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

The Recreation Services Manager (Executive Director of Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) will qualify to receive a supplemental salary package from the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation based on professional background and achievement. The salary figures listed above represent the total combined compensation.

Why work for us?
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We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

About this position.
The Recreation Services Manager (Executive Director of Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) is responsible for the overall development, management, administration, and execution of the programs under the direction of the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) Board of Directors. SCMAF is an organization of recreation professionals representing cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and recreation related commercial industry. SCMAF is organized geographically into five (5) Associations. Each Association has a governing Board that supports SCMAF and its members. The mission of SCMAF is to provide and promote sports training and competition in response to and conducted by its members. SCMAF provides opportunities to develop physical fitness and lifelong skills in a variety of team and individual sports for persons of all ages and abilities.

The Recreation Services Manager (Executive Director of Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation) will also serve on the Department of Parks and Recreation Sports Committee and on A Better Life Through Sports Foundation as the secretary of this non-profit board.

More information may be found on the SCAMF website at http://www.scmaf.org

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the planning and management of SCMAF and its programs; ensures programs are well coordinated and executed; and coordinates committees developing and implementing SCMAF programs.
  
• Manages and participates in administrative and fiscal operations, such as budgeting, monthly financial reports, programs, fundraising, sponsorship development, sporting goods sales, public relations, and planning of SCMAF activities.
• Develops and maintains effective communication and working relations within and outside SCMAF, including the SCMAF Board of Directors, SCMAF Associates and members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, community groups, the media and the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation.
• Develops and implements SCMAF policies, procedures and goals; ensure policies and procedures are enforced and plans are implemented to achieve goals.
• Plans, recruits, selects, reviews, and evaluates SCMAF staff.
• Prepares and implements promotional and marketing plans and activities for SCMAF programs and services.
• Administers the Insurance programs (class, camp, sports and officials), including developing the budget; submitting reports to the SCMAF Board; monthly registration reports to the insurance broker and promotes the Insurance to increase registered participants.
• Solicits guest speakers, presenters, and trainers; secures and contracts for training sites and set-up.
• Reviews and signs all Federation contracts.
• Writes and submits grant request to potential grantors.
• Travels throughout a large geographic region to attend meetings, promotes SCMAF programs, and provides support to the local Associations, agency members, and SCMAF committees.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor`s degree* or higher AND one year of experience at the level of Recreation Services Supervisor** supervising and conducting regional or countywide sports programs. Each additional year of experience will substitute for one year of college up to a maximum of two years.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Additional experience beyond the requirements
• Experience in Budget in the private or public sector
• Experience as a Training Coordinator***
• Experience in Fundraising for a non-profit organization

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .
Please submit documentation to sahn@parks.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**At the level of Recreation Services Supervisor is defined as s upervising recreation activities at one or more parks or facilities, and under general direction, develops and administers specialized recreation programs and activities.

***Experience as a Training Coordinator refers to planning, organizing, and overseeing training programs.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:
Out-of-class experience will not be allowed for this examination.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

• Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience and education you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score.
  

The passing score for the assessment is 70%.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill one vacancy located at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, CA.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Soo Jung Ahn
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5111
Department Contact Email: sahn@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: ( 213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

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