City of Ontario
Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor
City of Ontario, Ontario, California, United States, 91764
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Looking for a career where you have the ability to share new ideas and be a part of an exciting and diverse team? Do you want to be a part of a growing team and take part in building new facilities and enhancing amenities? If so, the City of Ontario has the perfect position for you!
The Recreation & Community Services Department is searching for a recreation professional to join the team as a
Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor . The Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor is a front-line supervisory level position that develops and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community services programs, activities, and events. In addition, this position coordinates and promotes cooperative efforts with community agencies, assists with budget preparation and participates in grant writing and other funding opportunities. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and community service program administration. Knowledge of development, coordination, and evaluation of recreation and community services programs. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Excellent communication skills, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with both internal and external customers. Outstanding interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with City staff across all agencies and departments. Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a
"Five Tool Player"
- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's
Customer Service Philosophy
– Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving. The following procedures will apply: The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List. The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency meets the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library and Museum Departments as well as the Arts & Culture program. The City of Ontario’s Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group. Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council’s goal to provide enhanced recreational, education, and cultural activities to the community. The Department operates six community centers, senior center, provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and a municipal golf course. Essential Functions: Develops, markets, evaluates, and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community service programs, including facilities, youth and adult sports, tot programs, senior activities, citywide special events, and contract classes/instructional programs. Recommends, develops, and implements programs based on evaluation and measurement criteria, needs assessments, and community trends; estimates required resources; and finalizes and presents recommendations for new programs. Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff, including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution. Monitors, evaluates, develops, and enforces administrative systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery and effective workload management. Establishes, fosters, and maintains relationships with community groups. Assists with monitoring budget expenditure and revenues; participates in budget preparation, review, and data compilation. Assists with grant application preparation; researches and recommends alternative revenue sources. Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices in the recreation and community services field; evaluates their impact on departmental operations and recommends policy and procedural changes. May oversee a community facility providing multiple recreation and community service programs and activities. May review and authorize facility and/or field reservations and scheduling; applies usage rates and charges. Job responsibilities may require travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Equivalent to an associate’s degree in recreation, physical education, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of experience in coordinating recreation and community services programs, including supervision of recreation staff. Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of appointment. Acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Ability to obtain valid American Red Cross certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator within the first six (6) months of employment. Ability to work flexible and weekend hours as needed. Desirable: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and recreation software programs, preferably CivicRec, and other related database applications.
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Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor . The Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor is a front-line supervisory level position that develops and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community services programs, activities, and events. In addition, this position coordinates and promotes cooperative efforts with community agencies, assists with budget preparation and participates in grant writing and other funding opportunities. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and community service program administration. Knowledge of development, coordination, and evaluation of recreation and community services programs. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Excellent communication skills, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with both internal and external customers. Outstanding interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with City staff across all agencies and departments. Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a
"Five Tool Player"
- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's
Customer Service Philosophy
– Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving. The following procedures will apply: The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes. The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List. The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency meets the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library and Museum Departments as well as the Arts & Culture program. The City of Ontario’s Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group. Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council’s goal to provide enhanced recreational, education, and cultural activities to the community. The Department operates six community centers, senior center, provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and a municipal golf course. Essential Functions: Develops, markets, evaluates, and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community service programs, including facilities, youth and adult sports, tot programs, senior activities, citywide special events, and contract classes/instructional programs. Recommends, develops, and implements programs based on evaluation and measurement criteria, needs assessments, and community trends; estimates required resources; and finalizes and presents recommendations for new programs. Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff, including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution. Monitors, evaluates, develops, and enforces administrative systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery and effective workload management. Establishes, fosters, and maintains relationships with community groups. Assists with monitoring budget expenditure and revenues; participates in budget preparation, review, and data compilation. Assists with grant application preparation; researches and recommends alternative revenue sources. Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices in the recreation and community services field; evaluates their impact on departmental operations and recommends policy and procedural changes. May oversee a community facility providing multiple recreation and community service programs and activities. May review and authorize facility and/or field reservations and scheduling; applies usage rates and charges. Job responsibilities may require travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Equivalent to an associate’s degree in recreation, physical education, public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of experience in coordinating recreation and community services programs, including supervision of recreation staff. Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of appointment. Acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Ability to obtain valid American Red Cross certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator within the first six (6) months of employment. Ability to work flexible and weekend hours as needed. Desirable: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and recreation software programs, preferably CivicRec, and other related database applications.
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