Recreation Supervisor

Recreation Supervisor (9/80 Work Schedule)

The Sports, Facilities, and Senior Programs Supervisor plans, organizes, and oversees the daily operations of recreation programs, athletic leagues, sports fields, community facilities, and senior services. This position is responsible for developing high-quality recreational opportunities, coordinating facility rentals, supervising staff and volunteers, managing program budgets, and ensuring safe, efficient, and welcoming operations for participants of all ages. The supervisor works collaboratively with community organizations, schools, sports groups, and other City departments to expand recreational opportunities and enhance community engagement. The position also oversees customer service, program evaluation, facility scheduling, contract administration, and compliance with City policies and safety standards while promoting exceptional service and a positive experience for residents and visitors.

About Lathrop Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.

The Department's January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5% (Download PDF reader). The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

Supervision Received/Exercised: Receives direction from the Director of Parks and Recreation. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned staff.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, coordinates, develops and participates in the work of staff responsible for various recreation programs and activities, including sports programs, teen programs, before and after school childcare programs, day camp and enrichment classes.
• Assigns work to staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies and procedures; participates in the selection and training of staff, coaches and volunteers; assumes responsibility for motivating and training assigned staff and volunteers; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate.
• Develops schedules and methods for performing assigned duties; maintains appropriate work records and documents which may include timesheets for staff, ratio of staff to participants and participant hours.
• Submits recommendations for program budgets; monitors Division budget; purchased program and activities supplies.
• Plans, reschedules, and evaluates all programs and activities in assigned areas; find instructors for the various courses offered; develops and distributes all publicity for these classes and other assigned recreation programs, including press releases and flyers.
• Administers, organizes and plans program content for a variety of programs; organizes and participates in special events.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Education and/or Experience: A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible experience in providing recreation programs, and a bachelor's degree in recreation management, business or public administration or a related field. License/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license and CPR certification.

The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance. Retirement:

• Tier one - Employees hired prior to April 30, 2011; 2% at 55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit. Employee contribution is 7%.
• Tier two - Employees hired after April 29, 2011; 2% at 60 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit. Employee contribution is 7%.
• Tier three - Employees hired after December 31, 2012; 2% at 62 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7.75%.

Social Security/Medicare: No participation in Social Security; there is a deduction for Medicare Retiree Health:

• City-paid retiree medical 55-65 = same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1)
• City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) = CalPERS Minimum Employer Contribution
• Vesting Schedule upon retirement from the City:
• Hired on or before December 31, 2014, 100% vested
• Hired on or after January 1, 2015
• 25% vested at 5 years
• 50 % vested at 10 years
• 100% vested at 15 years

Vacation:

• 0-4 Years: 80 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 5-9 Years: 120 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 10+ Years: 160 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

Management Leave: Exempt employees receive 120 hours of management leave per year.

Holidays: Twelve days annually and one floating holiday. New employees hired after July 1st shall not accrue a floating holiday until the following July 1st.

Sick Leave: 96 hours (accrued bi-weekly). Upon accumulation of 96 hours sick time, up to 40 hours may be converted to vacation as outlined in the Personnel Rules and Regulations

Health Insurance: The City currently contributes up to a maximum of $2,187 per month for Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees and eligible dependents beginning January 2026.

Cafeteria Style Benefits: Employee has the option of contributing up to 35 % of the unused health insurance contribution to a 457 plan, Section 125 dependent day care, or taxable cash payment.

State Disability Insurance (SDI): SDI is paid by employer.

Term Life Insurance: City paid coverage equal to annual salary.

Deferred Compensation: Voluntary employee participation in four (4) 457 plans.

Employee Assistance Program: The EAP provides clinical and short-term counseling, as well as assistance for financial, legal, childcare and eldercare issues.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per calendar year with pre-approval.

Flexible Spending: Voluntary employee participation in medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.