Recreation Manager - Promotional

City of Hercules; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hercules is seeking a qualified Recreation Manager for a full-time promotional opportunity within the Parks & Recreation Department. This position oversees program operations, budgeting, and staff supervision, ensuring quality services for residents.

Qualified candidates will bring five years of program coordination experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and relevant certifications. A California Driver’s License is required for field oversight and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, business administration or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating recreation programs.
• Minimum three years in lead or supervisory roles.
• California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the assigned program.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the program to ensure compliance and timely deliverables.
• Plans and monitors the program budget; justifies budget enhancement requests to the Director.
• Plans, organizes and evaluates staff performance; provides training and development.
• negotiates contracts and maintains program records and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Program development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Tools

RecTrac

Job description

***This is an internal promotional recruitment, only open to City of Hercules employees.***

PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY

Recreation Manager

The City of Hercules is currently seeking to fill a Full-Time Recreation Manager. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

The Community

The City of Hercules blends its rich history with thoughtful planning to create a vibrant, transit-oriented community. Ideally located between San Francisco and Napa, Hercules offers safe neighborhoods, scenic biking and walking trails, and a thriving, multicultural waterfront. With a population of over 26,000, the city embraces smart growth principles, ensuring development aligns with the Central Hercules Plan while maintaining the charm and quality that residents value.

Strategically positioned at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 4, Hercules provides convenient access to the entire Bay Area. Emerging technology and knowledge-based industries are recognizing its potential, contributing to local employment growth.

The city boasts excellent public safety, recreational, and educational services within a welcoming environment of attractive homes, inviting neighborhoods, and expanding retail districts.

The Parks and Recreation Department

The Parks & Recreation Department creates community through people, parks, and programs. The department strengthens community image and sense of place, fosters human development, supports economic development, strengthens safety and security, promotes health and wellness, increases cultural unity, and provides recreational experiences.

The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreation classes that cater to all ages and help to promote a healthy lifestyle. Our classes provide a great opportunity to have fun and exercise while interacting with others in a safe environment.

City of Hercules Mission Statement

"Our mission is to lead our diverse community and enhance the quality of life in the City of Hercules, now and in the future. We do this by providing effective, efficient, responsive, and innovative services with integrity and a culture of transparency."

Recreation Manager - Promotional

Job Description

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards where applicable for the assigned program; interprets and complies with all applicable federal and state regulations.
• Monitors, directs and/or performs day-to-day operations of the assigned program to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, goals and objectives are met, and services and projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively; takes corrective action as necessary and where subordinates are present, may relieve them of the most difficult, sensitive or controversial projects within the program.
• Develops and monitors the program’s budget; oversees the financial well-being of the program by analyzing cost effectiveness and exercising cost controls; prepares, submits and justifies budget enhancement requests to the Director.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff where present, through supervisors and lead workers.
• Provides for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of subordinate staff and makes recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion and discipline as required.
• Monitors and stays abreast of technological, legal and operational changes that affect the activities and work processes of the program; makes recommendations and develops and carries out improvements to the program to meet changing mission parameters and requirements.
• Confers with and represents the program and the department in meetings with other City departments and divisions; serves as the City representative with a variety of public, business and community groups and organizations; fosters collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the program and the department.
• Prioritizes and allocates available program resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery; makes recommendations and executes changes in operations to ensure maximum effective service provision; assists in developing new program function elements, including researching, compiling and analyzing supporting data.
• Performs complex administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis; performs strategic planning and financial analysis, including assisting in the preparation of specialized programs and project budgets to include staffing and operational needs.
• Provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces as needed.
• Negotiates, develops, monitors and administers a variety of contracts and agreements.
• Develops systems and maintains records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities; prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, directives and other materials.
• May act for the Director as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of municipal recreation programs.
• Methods and techniques of recreation program development and administration.
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to recreation and community services.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principals of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles of most programs or activities.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to

• Plan, supervise, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff and delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures.
• Lead and monitor project activities that achieve on-time deliverables, quality and desired results.
• Recognize priorities, dependencies and critical paths in project activities.
• Develop and meet challenging team goals.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Operate and maintain computerized registration systems such as RecTrac.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.
• Respond to participant inquiries and complaints.
• Elicit community and organizational support for recreation programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Develop, interpret, apply and explain applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Develop program activities, goals and objectives.
• Create program evaluation tools and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
• Apply theories, principles and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Exercise flexibility and adapt to change.
• Provide leadership and motivate staff.
• Effectively present to individuals and groups.
• Handle difficult and sensitive situations, using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Adhere to and enforce work standards and safety practices.
• Communicate news ideas and make recommendations to improve programs.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the coordination and administration of recreation programs and services, including at least three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience involving program oversight, staff supervision, and related administrative responsibilities.

Education/Training

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, business administration or a related field.

Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City’s policy.

Possession of a current First Aid certificate.

Possession of a current CPR certificate.

Possession of the Director Qualified Certificate including meeting all of the State Licensing requirements is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical Conditions

Essential and marginal functions require the ability to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time in an indoor and outdoor environment; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, finger, grasp, write, and perform repetitive motions, such as taking cash, replenishing supplies, using a computer and a telephone; hearing and speaking ability sufficient to carry on a conversation with another individual or group of individuals in person and over the telephone; visual ability sufficient to read and produce printed materials and information displayed on a computer screen; competency to write, spell and relay accurate information on incident and accident reports; analyze and solve problems.