Senior Recreation Supervisor

Salary : $99,786.70 - $121,291.56 Annually
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time Unclassified
Job Number: -P&R-MW
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

DESCRIPTION
ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive.

The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide residents and visitors with diverse open space, parks, beaches and community forest resources, creek restoration and water quality enhancements and enrich people's lives through a broad array of recreation and community services.

THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Senior Recreation Supervisor. Incumbent will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing parks, recreation and community programs, services and activities, facility rentals, and special events, including the supervision of other supervisory staff; to oversee and participate in all work activities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule: This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. schedule options. Schedules are dependent upon operational needs and are subject to change. Details of teleworking considerations can be addressed during the interview process.

BENEFITS:

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of community, social, and recreation programs.
• Operations, services and activities of facility rentals and community special events.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of parks and recreation program development, outreach, and administration.
• Principles of budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of facilities management.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles of business letter writing and professional report preparation.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to recreation planning and administration.
• Procurement practices related to equipment and supplies.
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of recreation services.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Supervise, organize and review the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain city policies and procedures related to parks and recreation programs.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient recreation programs.
• Elicit community and organizational support for parks, recreation, and community, social programs, services, facility rentals and special events, present material to the general public.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks and recreation program development and implementation, including three years of lead or supervisory responsibility.

Education and/or Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, communications, public administration, or a related field.

The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as "See application", "Extensive Experience", or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Parks & Recreation Department.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your account to view these emails.

OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: Because this recruitment is open and continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Santa Barbara is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.
THE SALARY RANGE consists of five steps, each representing an increase of approximately five percent. STEP INCREASES, through the top salary step, are tied to job performance with annual performance reviews. Employees receive annual performance reviews.
THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS may vary and are subject to collective bargaining:

Note: Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits, e.g., 50%, 60%, etc.

• Confidential Pay: Employees receive an additional 2.5% of salary.
• The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.
• A standard 9/80 schedule is observed, with most offices closed every other Friday.
• Flexwork/Telecommutingis available.
• Bilingual paymay be available at a rate of $64 / pay period.
• Vacationis accrued at 96 hours / year, increasing with City service.
• Personal leave(32 hours) is provided each July 1st at the start of the fiscal year (pro-rated the first year).
• Sick leaveis accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year.
• Holidays: 12 holidays are observed / year. Paid holiday time is awarded at the employee's applicable schedule, i.e., 9/80, 4/10, etc.
• Retirement: The City does not participate in Social Security.
  • PERS Miscellaneous Formula: "Classic" members: 2.7% 55; City contributes 12.03% and employee contributes 8% of salary. "New (PEPRA)" members: 2% 62; City contributes employee 12.03% and employee contributes 7.75% of salary.
• Insuranceincluding medical, dental and vision benefits are available under a group plan. Click here for the benefits rate sheet: Confidential Unit Rate Sheet
• Cafeteria 125 Plan: Employees who opt-out of the group insurance coverage or who select employee only coverage may be eligible for a cash pay-out of up to $362.38 / month.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment ($50,000 each) are provided.
• Employee Assistance Program: A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.
• Long-term DisabilityInsurance is provided.
• State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) is provided. Employee pays 1.1% of salary. For 2025, the anticipated SDI/PFL rate is 1.2% of salary.

• Deferred Compensation Savings Plans(457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program.
• Uniformswill be provided by the City to those employees required to wear a uniform.
• Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the City.

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