Senior Recreation Center Supervisor

City of Carson; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The City of Carson is seeking a Senior Recreation Center Supervisor to lead the operation of a major recreation center with high-volume activities. The role requires on-site work, oversight of programs, and coordination with city departments to ensure safety, customer service, and accountability.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field, plus three years in recreation and two years in a supervisory capacity; proof of education is required upon submission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field is required.
• Three years of full-time paid experience in recreation and two years in lead or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise a variety of recreational activities at a major recreation center.
• Coordinate leagues, tournaments, and special events; monitor registrations.
• Supervise and train staff; recruit volunteers and assign duties.
• Monitor budget expenditures; requisition supplies and equipment.
• Enforce safety rules; conduct facility and equipment inspections.
• Communicate with the public; draft promotional materials and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Recreation programming

Customer service

Public relations

Budget monitoring

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Job description

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Recreation Center Supervisor

* RECRUITMENT OPENED INTERNALLY TO ACTIVE FULL TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES*

(Part-time and temporary employees must have been employed for a minimum of six (6) months by the time the recruitment announcement closes)

The ideal candidate is a confident, highly organized, hands-on recreation leader who can successfully manage people, programs, facilities, sports, permits, special events, and community challenges while maintaining high standards for safety, customer service, accountability, and park operations in a professional manner.

Vacancy Information

There is two (2) current full-time (FLSA: Non-Exempt) vacancy with a 5/8 schedule, working Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). Work hours and/or the work schedule may be adjusted based on the operational needs of the City. This position is fully on-site. Remote work is not available for this position.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Recreation Program Manager, performs varied professional work supervising the operation of a major community recreation center with complex and high volume activities.

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

1. Plans, organizes, and supervises a variety of recreational activities at a major recreation center.
2. Acts as liaison to the surrounding neighborhood to improve recreational programming and recommends new programs.
3. Coordinates activities of leagues and tournaments assigned to recreation center.
4. Monitors registration of participants in programs.
5. Enforces rules and regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of participants; conducts routine inspections of facilities and equipment.
6. Assists in budget preparation and monitors recreation budget expenditures in specified areas; requisitions supplies and equipment.
7. Drafts promotional materials, correspondence and reports.
8. Recruits seasonal, part-time and volunteer staff; supervises, trains and evaluates personnel.
9. Attends meetings and training sessions; provides information to and consults with the public.
10. Manages the shelter management/disaster prevention at assigned site.
11. Manages fund raisers and snack bar operation; reconciles bank statements.
12. Monitors and maintains workfair programs.
13. Monitors contract services provided by outside organizations for special events.
14. Supervises State licensed day care (Kids Club) programs for children 5-12; supervises staff and monitors guidelines under State regulation.
15. Works closely with Sheriff’s department and gang task forces by monitoring and logging activity on a daily basis as well as meets and confers with Sheriff supervision personnel on a daily basis.
16. Performs related duties as required.

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in recreation and two (2) years experience in lead or supervisory capacity. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.

*Proof of education is required and must be attached to the application at the time of submission.

Knowledge of

• Training and supervision principles.
• Methods and techniques of developing and organizing group recreational activities such as leagues, arts and crafts, clubs, special events and tournaments.
• Goals and objectives of assigned center.
• Program organization and development techniques.
• City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• General record keeping practices.
• Basic purchasing practices.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Community resources, needs and limitations of citizens attracted to assigned center.
• Center organization, operations, policies, rules and regulations.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.

Skill and/or Ability to

• Plan, organize and supervise recreational, social and educational activities and personnel at a recreation center; recruit volunteers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Perform public relations activities which promote center usage; involve the public in center activities.
• Monitor and prepare budget.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Identify and analyze problems and take effective corrective action.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing; make effective oral presentations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.

License

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver’s license and reflects the driving record.

Employee accommodations for physical and mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods.
• Require ability to walk long distances.
• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Are subject to outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to work around loud noise.
• May be required to drive City and/or personal vehicle in the scope of employment.
• Require to work evenings and/or weekends.

Appointment

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing pre‑employment physical, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

Other Information

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report’s accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at [phone].