Recreation Supervisor

The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District is seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-focused recreation professional who is passionate about creating high-quality programs for Camarillo residents of all ages. The ideal candidate has experience planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of recreation programs, including youth and adult activities, senior services, camps, and special events. They understand how to align programs with community needs while supporting District goals. This individual is a collaborative leader who develops staff, instructors, and volunteers while fostering a positive team environment. They are highly organized, able to manage multiple programs and facilities, and committed to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate is an effective communicator who can prepare reports, present to leadership and the Board, and build strong relationships with the community. This position requires flexibility, including evenings and weekends, to support programs and events.

SUMMARY:

Plans, oversees and supervises comprehensive recreational programs of cultural, arts, youth and adult sports, contract classes, senior citizen programs or other recreation programs involving the supervision of group instructors, contractors, staff and volunteers in the planning of activities and events. Performs contract administration for contractual instructors. Prepares and administers department/section budget. Ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; prepares, supervises and maintains work records and reports; serves as a technical resource for assigned personnel. Provides written and oral reports to the Recreation Services Manager, General Manager, and the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following, with a focus of Quality Customer Service being primary for all positions. Position will require some holiday, evening, and/or weekend work assignments. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, managing, and controlling the operational budget.
• Directly supervise and manage part-time, full-time employees, contract instructors, and volunteers. To include onboarding, training, scheduling, professional development, H.R related items while adhering to District guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Develop, conduct, promote, supervise, manage, and participate in various activities, programs, events, and rentals to include use of equipment, facility management and programming, while maintaining records, preparing evaluation reports on programs and maintain district reports
• Will provide support with marketing/programming material for recreational programs to include public relations, print materials, and digital media
• Serve as liaison between Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District and Community Service Group Organizations; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
• Will open, close, secure, setup/break-down and maintain a safe program environment and facilities that align with District rules and regulations
• Evaluate programs and facilities to ensure optimum utilization and service to community to ensure recreation programs meet the needs of the community of all ages and abilities, while implementing market driven initiatives
• Respond to public and internal inquiries made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings about activities, programs, and events while maintaining a professional attitude and appearance
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes within the District and outside organizations
• Attend board meetings; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary board items
• Perform cash handling duties using basic mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy, receive payment, count money and make change, and prepare District reports
• Respond to injuries by administering First Aid, CPR, and rescue breathing if needed and adhering to District guidelines, policies and procedures
• Maintain communications and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other governmental agencies non-profit organizations, civic groups, elected and appointed officials, community groups and the public-at-large
• Represent the department/District on various boards, committees and within community, government, and civic organizations
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings/training staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation and parks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and experience with materials, methods, practices, and equipment in relation to recreation programs. Must be able to "multitask" to handle competing priorities and demands. Must be able to keep accurate records and prepare reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough to comprehensive knowledge of:

common office practices; current recreation trends; principles of supervision, employee motivation, training and performance evaluation.

Working knowledge of:

social and advocacy programs, services, and activities within the recreation field; laws and regulations governing recreation programs. Ability to : read, analyze and interpret periodicals related to area of expertise, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals or articles. Ability to effectively communicate, present information in oral and written form, and respond to questions from managers and the general public; interpret and explain pertinent District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; coordinate, organize, implement, and publicize recreation and leisure time activities and specialized events. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, gerontology, communications, health care profession, or related field with minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in recreation, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Position requires average amount of driving, therefore, must have daily access to a vehicle, and possess a valid California driver's license, and maintain appropriate insurance on vehicle used during business duties. Position may involve driving to events as a representative of the District. CPR and First Aid Certification required no later than six (6) months after employment. Successful completion of tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening and criminal justice fingerprint clearance/background check required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; twist, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.