Beach Recreation Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, promoting and coordinating innovative year-round recreational programming at Santa Monica Beach and the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Representative Duties

Designs and promotes innovative aquatic and recreational activities and community events at Santa MonicaBeach and the Annenberg Community Beach House for the general public and target populations using a range of delivery methods.

Keeps abreast of current trends, innovations and developments in the arts, aquatic and beach recreation fields, including interdisciplinary programming that integrates recreation, arts and culture, and environmental education. Incorporates best practices and innovations into long-range planning and creates and modifies programs and services accordingly.

Forms strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, event producers and other public agencies to promote an integrated program of beach recreation activities and events on Santa Monica Beach.

Develops and implements strategies to support and enhance public use of beach recreation areas and amenities such as volleyball courts, the Beach Bike Path, children’s play areas, Chess Park, Muscle Beach, and the South Beach Green.

Participates in interdivisional and interdepartmental staff teams to identify public use patterns and emerging use conflicts on the beach to ensure an equitable balance of City programs, permitted commercial activity and general public access at the beach.

Develops and implements creative community outreach strategies including traditionally under-served communities and people with disabilities. Works with staff to produce quality, printed and web-based marketing materials. Builds relationships with and utilizes the media. Makes presentations to stakeholder groups to promote beach activities.

Aids in identifying and securing program resources through informal and formal partnerships, fundraising, volunteers and other appropriate means.

Establishes high standards for Beach and Beach House programming and assesses the delivery of activities and services through satisfaction surveys and other appropriate means. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of activities and services and recommends modifications.

Respond to inquiries, researches and resolves complaints referring sensitive situations to the Community Recreation Manager. Provides guidance to guests as appropriate.

Interviews, selects, supervises, evaluates and schedules recreation and aquatics staff and volunteers. Prepares performance evaluations and develops and conducts program training, including emergency response procedures.

Solicits proposals, reviews submittals and assists with the selection of contractors and event producers to conduct specialized recreational activities. Monitors work of selected contractors.

Works collaboratively with other City Departments and contractors to provide a seamless delivery of programs and services.

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. Selects and procures program equipment and supplies to meet program needs.

Maintains records and prepares a variety of reports regarding finances, programs and activities. Establishes and oversees activity registration. Oversees cash counting, reconciliation and deposits.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Innovative arts, recreational and aquatics programming

Program design, development and coordination

Event production

Facility operations, particularly arts, aquatic and beach facilities

Effective outreach and marketing strategies

Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Techniques for record-keeping, accounting and cash handling

Principles and practices of budgeting

Lifeguarding, first aid methods and safety precautions used in aquatics and beach programs

Principles of group management and child development

Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Effective customer service and guest relations

Conflict and dispute resolution techniques

Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment

Ability to:

Design and implement responsive community programs

Provide exceptional customer service and guest relations

Effectively resolve conflicts and disputes

Respond to serious issues and emergency situations

Think critically and develop effective solutions to operational problems

Develop and implement operational guidelines

Supervise and train program staff and volunteers

Effectively manage independent contractors

Conduct effective marketing and outreach and promote guest participation in programs

Communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing

Prepare and maintain accurate program records

Create and foster successful working relationships with others

Provide basic first aid and CPR

Perform lifeguarding duties

Learn basic water chemistry and pool equipment operation

Skill in:

Dealing with program staff in a constructive and supportive manner

Dealing effectively with guests and others in a courteous manner

Conflict resolution

Reading, writing and communicating in English at a professional level

Using a personal computer and applicable software applications

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Option A

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation, business or public administration, art or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of recent, paid work experience planning and overseeing recreation, aquatics and/or arts programming. At least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included leading and coordinating the work of others OR one year of leading and coordinating the work of others and successful completion of the City of Santa Monica’s Pre-Supervisory Academy at the time of application.

Option B

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree.

Experience: Six years of recent, paid work experience planning and overseeing recreation, aquatics and/or arts programming. At least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included leading and coordinating the work of others OR one year of leading and coordinating the work of others and successful completion of the City of Santa Monica’s Pre-Supervisory Academy at the time of application.

Option C

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience: Eight years of recent, paid work experience planning and overseeing recreation, aquatics and/or arts programming. At least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included leading and coordinating the work of others OR one year of leading and coordinating the work of others and successful completion of the City of Santa Monica’s Pre-Supervisory Academy at the time of application.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Red Cross or national/state accredited certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid within three months from date of hire. Lifeguard Training Certificate must be obtained within six months from date of hire. Lifeguard Training Instructor Certificate must be obtained within one year from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

You must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.

Selection Process:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

Training and Experience Evaluation
Writing Project

Oral Interview

If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work is regularly performed indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions at an off-site location. Required to work a varied schedule that will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to wear a uniform while on duty. Physical demands may include bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, running, standing, climbing and lifting up to 15 lbs.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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