Recreation Supervisor I/II - Aquatics

City of Carlsbad; California, Carlsbad (MO, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carlsbad seeks a Recreation Supervisor I/II to lead recreational programs at aquatic facilities. The role involves supervising staff, planning activities, and ensuring high-quality public service. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in recreation program development.
• Knowledge of public recreation practices and city policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple recreation programs.
• Supervise and direct full-time and/or hourly staff.
• Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Public Recreation Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or Related Field

Job description

The Position

The City: Carlsbad is conveniently located between L.A. and San Diego and features nearly seven miles of coastline, three lagoons, world-class resorts, well-planned neighborhoods and a diverse business community. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life. A full-service city, Carlsbad has its own police and fire services, a water district, parks and recreation, and library and cultural arts departments, in addition to standard administrative and public works functions.

You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Department: The Parks & Recreation Department of the Community Services Branch provides leadership, planning, and administrative services to help develop and sustain quality parks and recreation programs. The department offers a wide range of programs and services for youth and adult sports, instructional classes, camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, seniors and special events. The department operates and maintains four community centers, a senior center, two aquatic centers, two historic sites, 13 community parks/school fields, two dog parks, two skate parks, 28 special use areas/neighborhood parks, 12 facility landscapes, 10 beach accesses, 43 miles of trails, 715 acres of habitat preserves and natural open space, all city-wide street trees, 71 acres of future parkland, all city street trees, 68 acres of street median planters and 9 acres of street parkways.

The department is a leading provider of world-class projects, programs, events that strengthen and build community connectivity and has a robust Capital Improvement Program, which includes projects for parks' retrofits, infills, and new developments.

The Position: Under general supervision from the Recreation Area Manager, the Recreation Supervisor I/II performs professional recreation work in a variety of recreational programs of the city; plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises a variety of recreational activities, special events, and community programs and services at City of Carlsbad aquatic facilities. In addition, the Recreation Supervisor I/II leads and supervises both full-time and various part-time staff in assigned programs.

The City of Carlsbad is currently looking to fill the role of Recreation Supervisor I/II at the Alga Norte Aquatic Center and Monroe Street Pool. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven ability coordinating diverse recreational programs and community services
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor, and support full-time and part-time staff
• Skilled in managing complex scheduling systems, including lane allocations and facility rentals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a talent for building positive relationships with the public, staff, and partner agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable in public recreation practices, city policies, and community engagement strategies
• Committed to providing high-quality public service and responsive to evolving community needs
• Flexible and adaptable, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Holds a strong sense of initiative and professionalism, with a passion for improving operations and service delivery

Recreation Supervisor I: This is the entry-level class in the Recreation Supervisor series. Employees in this classification normally work under close supervision performing more routine tasks and duties assigned to position within the series. Work is usually observed both during its performance and upon completion and fits an established structure or pattern. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as the Recreation Supervisor II level.

Recreation Supervisor II: This is the journey level classification in the Recreation Supervisor series before management level. This classification works under general supervision and incumbents are expected to perform a variety of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Adequate performance at this level requires knowledge of departmental procedures and policies, maintaining compliance, and the ability to work independently and offer alternative solutions in solving problems and in achieving greater effectiveness. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the Recreation Supervisor I level.

Salary Range:

Recreation Supervisor I: $32.23 - 39.20 per hour
Recreation Supervisor II: $35.60 - $43.30 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate multiple recreation programs, and directly participate in a variety of citywide recreation program activities.
• Supervise and direct full-time and/or hourly staff in a variety of citywide recreation program activities.
• Make recommendations regarding the organization, scheduling, and staffing of various recreation program activities to department management.
• Develop recreation programs and procedures; oversee implementation within assigned area.
• Prepare periodic reports and news releases; maintain activity and progress records.
• Attend meetings and assist in providing staff support to the Parks and Recreation Commission, including the preparation and presentation of technical staff reports.
• Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information; present information to the public on event activities.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration for the department.
• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, and policies for the Recreation Department.
• Act as liaison with school district officials.
• Make recommendations and assist in contract administration.
• Assist in the coordination of recreation activities with other city departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

To perform a job in this classification, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties as generally described in the specification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties in a specific job. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Philosophy, principles, and practices of public recreation programs.
• Major sports, games, and other recreational activities suitable for children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens.
• City of Carlsbad policies and rules related to recreational programs and general administrative practices and procedures.
• Operation and scheduling of a recreation/community center facility.
• Principles of supervision, training, and evaluation.
• First aid method and safety precautions related to recreation settings, athletic fields, swimming pools, and senior citizen centers.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the program activities of recreation programs.
• Maintain the operation and scheduling of a recreation/community center facility.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Supervise a variety of recreational programs and instruct individuals and groups in recreational activities.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

The Recreation Supervisor II will demonstrate the following in addition to the above:

• Perform difficult, complex technical and administrative work involving the use of independent judgement.
• Demonstrate initiative and accuracy.
• Manage multiple and complex program budgets.
• Manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Identify opportunities for greater effectives and recommend best practices.
• Assist with preparation of staff reports for City Council Agenda's.

Experience & Education

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

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation or a related field.

Two years of professional experience involving the development and supervision of a variety of recreation programs for all age groups.

The Recreation Supervisor II will demonstrate the following in addition to the above:

Four years of professional experience involving the development and supervision of a variety of recreation programs for all age groups, including two years as a Recreation Supervisor I or an equivalent classification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Must meet State of California Tuberculosis test requirements.
• If assignment involves working with minors, in accordance with the Health and Safety Code Section 10911.5 (a), cannot have any convictions related to drugs, sexual misconduct, assault or related offenses involving minors; and CA Penal Code Section 11165.9 requires responsibility to report suspected child abuse.
• Depending on the assignment the recreation supervisor may be required to issue notices of violation and field citations and use whatever judicial and administrative remedies are available under municipal code 1.10.020 General enforcement authority.
• Work weekends, holidays, and evenings as assigned.

As a condition of employment, satisfactory completion of First Aid and CPR/AED certificates are required.

When assigned to an Aquatics Facility, the following certificates shall also be required within six months of appointment:

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid
• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certified (WSI)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)

Additional certifications not required but are desirable:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

* Certifications from equivalent agencies (StarGuard, Ellis, USLA, etc.) are acceptable. *

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Incumbents frequently drive to site locations, attend outdoor activities and events and occasionally be required to physically exert themselves (run, walk, stoop, bend, reach) in the supervision of recreational activities. Some positions may occasionally require incumbents to lift or move moderately heavy equipment, or materials during the course of duties assigned. This position may also require frequent exposure to the weather during the course of performing the essential duties.