Recreation Supervisor - Oceanside, United States - City of Oceanside

Description

Salary : $59, $80,208.00 Annually

Location : City of Oceanside, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications to establish an Eligibility List for current and future vacancies for Recreation Supervisor.

EXAMINATION DATES:

Technical Interview: May 21, 2024

Department Interview: May 29, 2024

Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change and/or cancellation.

Examples of Duties

The Recreation Supervisor coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for recreation programs and activities at an assigned community center or pool facility, including after school programs, contractual classes, youth activities, sports leagues, cultural affairs, special events, facility rental and senior citizen services; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements; directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned recreation program services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; serves as liaison to the community and represents assigned recreation programs; conducts neighborhood meetings for park and community center usage; schedules usage of facilities for special activities; provides information and assistance to users of facilities; monitors, inspects, schedules maintenance for and secures facilities; collects fees for use of recreational facilities; prepares program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures; supervises and evaluates contractual instructors, City staff, volunteers and seasonal employees; coordinates youth sports leagues; develops, conducts and supervises various day camps and teen programs; plans and administers community outreach programs, fund raisers, craft fairs, concert and health fairs for senior citizens; works with social service agencies to provide sufficient health services; coordinates assigned recreation program activities with those of other City departments and recreation programs; coordinates various special and cultural events; evaluates and approves special permit applications; participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepares grant proposals and seeks funding for assigned recreation program area; maintains records and develops reports concerning new or ongoing recreation programs; prepares statistical reports as required; performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of the assigned recreation program;
• Modern and complex principles and practices of planning, administering and coordinating the assigned recreational program and community services;
• Methods, tools and equipment used in program safety, general facility operation and maintenance, and emergency procedures;
• Methods and techniques of facility rental, special event scheduling and coordination;
• Principles and practices of, program development and implementation;
• Current community concerns and needs, and appropriate resources to meet those needs;
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to the assigned recreation program;
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers;
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation;
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control;
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; and
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• When assigned to pool, must have knowledge of methods and techniques of swimming, water rescue, and lifeguarding. Knowledge of pool equipment and pool maintenance methods and techniques is desirable.

Ability to:

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff;
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff;
• Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs;
• Coordinate and implement contractual recreation services and classes;
• Evaluate and hire qualified contract staff;
• Coordinate and oversee usage of assigned recreational facilities;
• Develop and implement appropriate and effective community services, special events, sports leagues and youth programs;
• Enforce applicable facility and program rules, codes and regulations;
• Recognize and address the needs of elderly citizens in the community;
• Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner;
• Interpret and explain City recreation program policies and procedures;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• When assigned to pool, must swim with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties.

Experience and Training

Option I:
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible recreation program development and implementation experience relative to the assigned program area, including one year of lead supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure studies or a related field

License/Certificates:Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid and current California Driver's License.

Option II:
Experience:Five years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating or supervising recreational programs and activities in the assigned program area.

Training: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in recreation or a related field.

License/Certificates:Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid and current California Driver's License

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; extensive public contact. Recreation Supervisors assigned to a pool facility work around or in pool water, and are exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and gases, machinery, and pool equipment.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical ability and mobility necessary for: walking, running, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, swimming, twisting, sitting or standing; heavy, moderate or light lifting; use of fingers, hands and arms for reaching, pushing, pulling; frequent speaking and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens; exchange information; visual acuity to read or observe and interpret information and events; and traveling to various work locations.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Management Employees of the City of Oceanside (Non-Safety)

Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance

Medical:

• Kaiser HMO
• Blue Shield HMO
• Blue Shield PPO

Dental

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:

• Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D ING premiums are paid for by City.

Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000

Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $22,500 for 2023; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
• Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000

Hyatt Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are avialable for an unlimited number fo personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Leave Benefits

Vacation:
All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
years: 6.65 hours
16+ years: 8.19 hours

Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
• Exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

Accrual: 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited

Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage

Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $2,000 per fiscal year

Certification Pay

Determined by the head of the department, a $0.87 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.

Bilingual and Notary Pay

Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees

Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees

Safety Shoes

The City will provide reimbursement up to $150 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.

Uniforms

The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.

Term of Compensation Plan

Effective July 1, June 30, 2024

This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.

01

Do you possess three years of increasingly responsible recreation program development and implementation experience relative to the assigned program area, including one year of lead supervisory responsibility?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field? If Yes, attach a copy of your degree.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess at least five years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating or supervising recreational programs and activities in the assigned program area?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience developing and implementing recreation programs and special events? Include specific examples of your role.

06

Describe your experience in the organization, staffing, and operational activities for programs and facilities.

07

Describe your experience supervising staff, including scheduling staff, completing performance evaluations, and issuing discipline. What is your understanding of progressive discipline?

08

Describe your experience in managing a facility, including: A) scheduling programs and users; B) developing and enforcing rules and policies; C) coordinating of services and building maintenance.

09

Please describe your experience collaborating with schools, businesses, non-profit agencies, community groups, sports groups, and individuals to: A) organize and implement recreation programs; B) generate resources and funds for programs; and C) develop solutions to address gaps in services and/or address issues impacting the community. Include specific examples and describe your role.

10

This position requires varied work schedules, including weekends, evenings and holidays. Are you able to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

11

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question