Recreation Supervisor (Cultural Arts)

Job Description:

Recreation Supervisor (Cultural Arts)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Manhattan Beach's Cultural Arts Division is seeking applicants for the Recreation Supervisor position. If you have the knowledge, experience, and skills to plan and coordinate a diverse and innovative cultural arts program, we welcome you to join our team!

Manhattan Beach is a unique community, combining opportunities for the appreciation of its spectacular beaches, focus on wellness, and the excellence of its arts and culture experiences, thus contributing to a vibrant community with the highest quality of life.

The Cultural Arts Division develops and presents artistic and educational programs and exhibitions that directly relate to the contemporary urban life of its constituents while maintaining the highest standards of professional, intellectual, and ethical responsibility. It seeks to create connections among artists, cultural organizations, community groups, businesses, visitors, and residents that sustain and promote a thriving, diverse, creative city. This mission is grounded in a belief that learning about the arts is integral to human development and continual personal growth.

Under direction, the Recreation Supervisor plans, organizes, and coordinates a variety of group and individual recreation activities at playgrounds, parks, and recreation centers, and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Develops, organizes, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and supervises recreation programs including classes, activities, workshops, special events, and art residency programs for all ages and abilities.
• Assists in the coordination with community agencies and organizations for provision of programs and services.
• Develops and assists with the distribution of program marketing and educational materials, including monthly newsletters.
• Prepares oral and written reports and instructions.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors annual budgets for programs within the area of responsibility.
• Administers agreements and contracts.
• Supervises the operation and safety of community centers, recreation facilities, play areas, parks, athletic fields, and other recreation facilities through on-site monitoring and inspection.
• Represents the department and City at meetings and civil functions.
• Assists with facility scheduling and arrangement.
• Coordinates facility and park maintenance and cleaning.
• Supervises staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Hires, trains, schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of staff.
• Provides staff training and development, including art and recreation leadership skills.
• Promotes and provides program information.
• Displays courteous and professional behavior toward the public and staff, and observes all City rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in art, recreation, public arts administration, or a related field.
• A degree may be substituted with four years of full-time equivalent work experience, including supervisory experience, class registration, and reservation software, and implementing recreation activities and/or programs.
• Experience with Active Net software is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• Valid Class C California Drivers’ License is required at the time of appointment.
• May be required to work shifts, including daytime, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of principals and practices of art activities, equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a broad community recreation program; skill in operating department tools and equipment.

Ability to :

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation activities and facilities; train, direct, and supervise recreation staff and volunteers; prepare accurate records, reports, and program manuals; maintain effective working relationships with City staff, community leaders, program instructors and participants, and the public; lift or move up to 50 pounds.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The application filing deadline is Sunday, September 29, 2024.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates 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. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%)

* The oral panel interview is tentatively scheduled for October 16, 2024.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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To see detailed information about Teamsters bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on the City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$73,800.00 - $94,176.00 Annually