Recreation and Community Services Supervisor

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $238 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

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Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)


The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more.

THE POSITION

Recreation and Community Services Supervisor

The positions assigned to this classification are responsible for supervising and administering recreation, community services, social services programs, events and facilities.

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Plan, develop, supervise, and evaluate comprehensive recreation, community and social services programs, events, and facilities.

2. Approve, monitor, and evaluate the budget, division goals and performance measures, and related work plans.

3. Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, events, and services currently being offered and recommend new or expanded programs and resources appropriate for the community.

4. Maintain records, statistics, and activity reports as needed.

5. Research and identify planned opportunities, coordinate, and oversee various fundraising activities and sponsorships.

6. Perform assigned tasks in a timely, productive, efficient, and effective manner.

7. Establish and maintain a competent work force through appropriate recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, disciplining, and motivating staff and volunteers. Exhibit effective leadership, instructional skills and training in all programs, events and activities supervised.

8. Coach, mentor, and develop staff, interns and volunteers ensuring all laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures are enforced.

9. Utilize and supervise community outreach and marketing strategies to enhance public awareness of programs and services provided and to encourage program and event participation.

10. Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, other cities, social service agencies, and the public. 11. Supervise registration and respond timely to inquiries, complaints, and service need requests.

12. Monitor and support organizations that partner and/or contract with the City.

13. Coordinate with other City departments and/or other agencies regarding events, programs and/or services.

14. Provide and instill stellar customer service, act as a liaison, and promote positive public relations with all patrons, staff, volunteers, contractors, community groups, other governmental agencies, clubs, organizations, businesses, and nonprofit agencies.

15. Research, prepare and/or present necessary written and/or oral reports and accompanying materials for City meeting, presentations and activities.

16. Adhere to and monitor expenditure and revenue collection to ensure effectiveness, accuracy and proper documentation to meet City, County, State and Federal requirements for programs, events, activities, and/or grants.

17. Establish a rapport with staff and constituents in a courteous and positive manner. Display a caring, understanding and ethical attitude in order to address needs.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way (not the only way) to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: 1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology, Nutrition, Public Administration, Marketing, Communications, Early Childhood Education, or related/applicable field of study; 2) A minimum of four years full-time professional experience in recreation, public administration, physical education, special education, social services or related field in a position comparable to the Recreation and Community Services Coordinator; and 3) A minimum of two years' experience coordinating or providing technical or general supervision to others. A Master's Degree in a related/applicable field of study is desirable and may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Class C driver's license, if assigned to drive.

Desirable Certificates: American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult and Pediatric (Child and Infant) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications or ability is desirable, and Title 22 First Aid/ Title 22 First Aid Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor certifications if assigned to supervise aquatics.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Written Exam (Weighted at 30%): To measure writing ability and technical knowledge.

(Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 20th, 2024.)

Counseling Exercise (Weighted at 30%): To demonstrate the ability to supervise.

(Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3rd, 2024.)

Appraisal Interview (Weighted at 40%): To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications.

(Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3rd, 2024.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).

E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Management Group (CCMG).

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Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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