Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
About the Department
Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?”
Are you ready to make a difference?
The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns.
Position Duties:
The total salary range for the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor classification $112,563.36 - $137,220.72 annually.
This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor position in the Recreation Division overseeing the Citywide Aquatics Program. The position will be responsible for the oversight and administration of the Aquatics programs at six (6) city owned facilities including one (1) year-round program. The position is responsible for all related duties to the operation and maintenance of the programs and its facilities. This includes but is not limited to the development and implementation of the Learn to Swim Program, Recreation Swim Program, training programs, staff certifications, contracts with external partnerships, and management of Full Time and Part Time seasonal staff.
The position will also be responsible for the oversight of maintenance and related capital improvements necessary to maintain all City owned pools in good working order consistent with local, State, and Federal requirements. This includes but is not limited to daily pool chemistry checks, pool vacuuming, monitoring of automated pool chemistry systems, development of annual capital plan for pools, and any other necessary duties to maintain the pools in good working order.
Bilingual applicants speaking a second language such as Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor (PRFS) positions perform duties that may require knowledge in a variety of subject areas, such as recreation, therapeutic recreation programs, and/or gerontology recreation programs, and care and shelter coordination. The PRFS assigned to the Recreation Division performs duties that may require knowledge in a variety of subject areas, such as recreation, therapeutic recreation programs, and/or gerontology recreation programs. The PRFS may be assigned to Community Center operations, Citywide service areas (including leisure, seniors, therapeutics, or aquatics). Community Center operations include responsibilities in leading a team at a multi service HUB including seniors, adults, and youth programs in addition to recreation programming throughout the Council District at satellite sites. PRFS’ assigned to Citywide roles will be responsible for the administration and delivery of major citywide recreation programming related to the areas assigned to that PRFS. The positions must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and support a wide variety of customers, agencies, partners and department staff.
In some assignments the PRFS may be responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of City Parks by supervising interpretive and education programs for City park users, ensuring safe, secure parks; maintaining and conserving natural features and wildlife in City parks and coordinating emergency services within parks, such as search and rescue and fire suppression. The positions must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and support a wide variety of customers, agencies, and department staff.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff and their work.
- Gathers and compiles routine statistical, program, race, and ethnicity data.
- Prepares and reviews records, forms, reports, permit applications, and grant reporting.
- May handle cash and perform cash reconciliation, monitors and tracks budgets.
- Prepares, controls, and implements budgets for specialized service programs within assigned area and provides budget input for personnel, equipment, supplies, and related items.
- Estimates equipment, material, manpower, and time necessary for work completion; sets priorities. Ensures all City safety protocols are followed. Responsible for equipment and inventory control.
- Ensures that recreation public facilities/structures are maintained in a clean, safe condition. Conserves and preserves natural open space for public enjoyment. Recommending improvements and inspects projects to maintain and restore natural resources in City Parks, undeveloped City/Park lands.
- Plans, coordinates, and supervises comprehensive recreation activities for all age groups.
- Supervises public contact, liaison work, and preparation/presentation of programs related to recreation service programs.
- Provides information regarding services and programs available through all forms of media.
- Develops, reviews and/or supervises contracts for development, operations, projects, or sponsorships.
- Supervises development of resources through fundraising, solicitation of donations or co-sponsorships, and obtaining grants to support programs.
- Responsible for administration of revenue generating activities including fee collections, revenue projections, and revenue analysis.
- May develop proposals for methods to enhance the facility or operation with non-traditional funding sources or alternative manpower resources.
- Researches, evaluates, and recommends new and existing policy and/or organizational changes aimed at organizational development and improvements.
- Aligns program objectives and work plans with the goal of better supporting the department’s cost recovery, fee generation, and financial sustainability targets.
- Performs other related work, as required.
- If assigned to fieldwork, possess ability lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects (such as equipment) up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.
- Daily Pool Chemistry Checks
- Pool Vacuuming as needed
- Annual preseason opening and closing efforts of City owned pools
- Management and planning of annual maintenance of the City owned pools
- Participate in the development of annual Capital budget to support pool repairs
- Evaluate and implement spending plan for Pool operations budget and maintenance budget
- Possess desirable professional certifications including:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Basic First Aid
- Water Safety Instructor
- Instructor Trainer:
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Training
- Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator
- Additional trainings as identified to support the oversight of the Aquatics Program
How to apply:
