Senior Recreation Supervisor

Senior Recreation Supervisor The City of Costa Mesa's Parks and Community Services Department is committed to enhancing the community through the delivery of innovative recreational programs, quality parks and facilities, and services that promote social, physical, and emotional well‑being. We are seeking a Senior Recreation Supervisor with prior, hands‑on experience in supervising and managing diverse recreation programs. Position Overview Under limited direction, the Senior Recreation Supervisor plans, promotes, implements, supervises, evaluates, and recommends recreational and community services programs. The Senior Recreation Supervisor acts as a City liaison and makes presentations to council, commissions, committees, and community organizations. Program Areas Preschool Youth programs Elementary After‑school program Day/Summer Camps Mobile Recreation Youth Sports Community Gardens Sports Fields Large Scale Special Events Core Responsibilities Plans, directs, implements, supervises, and evaluates program areas, operations, and facility maintenance. Develops, recommends, and monitors sectional and division budget revenues and expenditures. Chairs and serves as an advisor to committees and commissions; attends and makes presentations at commission, council, and community meetings. Prepares agendas, staff reports, and correspondence. Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates full‑time, part‑time, contract, and volunteer personnel; prepares work schedules, provides instructions, conducts staff meetings, and verifies payroll timesheets. Monitors program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to recreation and community services. Plans, develops, and implements marketing and advertising materials, including news releases, brochures, and flyers. Maintains close contact with school officials and community groups regarding program offerings and coordination of services. Maintains records and develops reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintains records for registrations and fees collected. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education, Training, and Experience Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, public administration, or a related field. Considerable experience in supervising, developing, administering, and coordinating recreation and community services programs and facility operations, including budget preparation and employee supervision. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered. License Possession or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of recreation and community services programs and administration. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgeting. Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and advertising. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective supervision, training, work organization, and personnel management. Skill in utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel. Abilities Ability to select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates and contract staff. Ability to maintain discipline and resolve disciplinary problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff, and governmental representatives. Ability to speak and write effectively, including preparing clear and concise records, reports, and publications. Ability to develop, present, and administer budgets for specific program areas. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Disaster Service Worker In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Costa Mesa