Head of Programme Management

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Recreation Program Manager. They should be capable of effectively supervising seven full-time staff while overseeing multiple facilities, youth and adult sports programs, and daily recreation operations. The successful candidate will be a hands on leader who can manage competing priorities, develop staff, address challenges, improve programs, and build positive relationships with employees, residents, sports organizations, and other City departments in a professional manner.
Vacancy Information There is one (1) current full-time (FLSA: Exempt) vacancy with a 4/10 schedule, working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. This position is fully on-site. Remote work is not available for this position.
Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent, plans, organizes, and evaluates a variety of recreational programs and services at various recreational facilities; supervises and evaluates staff assigned to recreational facilities, and/or recreational programs and services.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Plans, organizes, manages, evaluates, and staffs a variety of recreational programs and services.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors performance standards, goals and objectives of assigned recreational programs and services.
• Prepares, monitors, and controls budget and financial expenditures of assigned recreational programs and services.
• Supervises the scheduling and coordination of facilities and equipment for general public use; maintains inventory control.
• Recommends and assists with the maintenance of facilities and equipment as needed.
• Communicates with outside agencies, such as the Sheriff's and Fire Departments; resolves public inquiries and complaints.
• May write, apply for and administer grants.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, or related field and five (5) years of full-time, paid lead or supervisory experience in recreation or related field. Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.

Adult and children's recreational programs; Community recreational and special programs interests and needs.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Principles of supervision, training, and evaluation.
City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
grant administration.
Personal computer software and hardware.
Office practices and procedures.
Purchasing practices and contract administration.
Evaluate recreational programs and facilities.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
May be required to use personal and/or city vehicle in the course of employment.
May be required to work evenings or weekends.
To be considered, please submit an online application and required attachments. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. 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. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application