Senior Recreation Supervisor
$9,097 - $11,058 per month
Plus excellent benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Friday, March 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 62,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $166 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.
San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.
THE POSITION:
The City of San Rafael seeks an experienced individual to join our team as the Senior Recreation Supervisor for Childcare and Youth Enrichment Programs. The Senior Recreation Supervisor plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the City’s childcare and youth enrichment recreation programs, which serve hundreds of participants weekly and operate year-round. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative childcare and recreation programs for children of varying age groups.
The Senior Recreation Supervisor will provide mentorship and guidance to ensure a positive and inclusive environment for both children and staff, managing a team of twenty-seven (27) permanent employees and approximately 60 temporary/seasonal employees. This position requires a creative and organized individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for working with children, and the ability to collaborate with a dedicated and experienced team.
The City’s childcare and youth enrichment programs include five (5) school-age childcare centers, two (2) state licensed preschools, and a variety of youth enrichment activities, programs, camps, and classes. The Supervisor will primarily work at the Parkside Childcare Center but will routinely visit the other centers, including programs operated under partnership agreements with the San Rafael City School District (SRCS) and Miller Creek School District (MCSD). Some sites receive grant funding from the California Department of Education, County of Marin, and First 5 of Marin.
The Senior Recreation Supervisor is an integral part of the City’s Library and Recreation Department leadership team, and part of the City’s Mid-Manager team. This position is uniquely situated to contribute to our community by building positive relationships with youth participants, families, non-profit agencies, school partners, City colleagues, and community leaders. The supervisor will collaborate with community partners, schools, and parents to enhance program offerings and address the unique needs of the community. They will manage program budgets, facilities, resources, and equipment to ensure efficient and effective operations. In addition, they will need to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, staff training curriculum, and relevant regulations to continually improve program quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
- Participates with the Assistant Director and Director in the development and monitoring of the department budget.
- Assists in developing marketing and promotional plans and strategies.
- Responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of assigned division’s programs and community activities.
- Assists staff in the recruitment and training of new staff and volunteers.
- Supervises the delivery of department programs and overall management of facility operations.
- Establishes relationships and meets with school representatives or representatives of community groups in coordinating activities and promoting recreation programs or centers.
- Oversees the procurement and management of program supplies and inventory.
- Organizes and maintains appropriate records.
- Participates in recreation facility and park development/planning.
- Researches and writes grant proposals.
- Participates in special events and fundraisers.
- Recruits, interviews, trains, and evaluates full and part time staff.
- Schedules staff and facilities, locates equipment, oversees bookings.
- Monitors the cashiering process including deposits, updating accounts, processes invoices.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Recreation and Community Services theories, principles, practices and programs.
- Budgeting and personnel management.
- Principles of supervision.
ABILITY TO:
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
- Prepare and present concise written and oral reports.
- Adhere to program standards and objectives.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:
- Possession of AA Degree.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Recreation
- Valid driver’s license, with satisfactory driving record.
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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 his job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to video display. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally works in evenings or weekends and occasionally works with the use of a personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following: Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination. The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%. Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and fingerprinting. To file an application, go to www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “City of San Rafael”. For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org. Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20479314.
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the test date.