Salary : $79,286.28 – $96,372.96 Annually
Location : Commerce, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2023-0713-1
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/13/2023
Closing Date: 8/4/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
**Does not include the 4% General Wage Increase, tentatively scheduled for September 2023.
Under general supervision, supervises staff, plans, organizes, and coordinates special events and associated recreation programs; oversees program activities, and assures the safety of the facility and program participants.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Plans, oversees, organizes, schedules, develops and implements recreation activities, sports programs, athletic contests, sporting events, games, classes, day camps, youth outreach, child development and special programs and events.
- Assures Recreation activities meet community needs, and are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, goals and safety standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Plans and develops recreation programs; programs include special adult’s and children’s programs, special events, youth activities and sports & wellness programs; organizes, promotes and evaluates diversified special events, alternative activities, and special programs suited to the needs of participants and potential participants.
- Evaluates programs and events for effectiveness and participation levels, assists in the development of new programs, and recommends program changes; tracks services provided, monitors results, and generates operational reports as needed.
- Develops and recommends marketing strategies and promotional materials for target audiences.
- Supervises staff; meets regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues; prepares work schedules and adjust schedules to meet work load demands; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks; trains, coaches and instructs as needed.
- Monitors work load, reviews recreation activities, and evaluates and adjusts staffing assignments; assures that staff maintains safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing recreation facilities, and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
- Supervises program participants, and enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior and resolves issues; monitors program activities, and assists participants in recreation activities and special programs; reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities.
- Maintains accounting and administrative records, manages expenditures, tracks revenue, and monitors budgets; prepares operational and statistical reports on recreation programs and special events.
- Coordinates Recreation programs and activities with other City departments, community groups, service providers, and local community service agencies.
- Inspects facilities and grounds, and identifies conditions needing repair or maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND four year’s experience in recreation programs; or some combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge and ability.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a current California Class C driver’s license at time of application. First Aid/CPR/AED training is required. Required to pass a background investigation; may be required to obtain specific training and technical certifications.
Benefit Summary for City of Commerce Full-Time Employees
The following information is a brief description of benefits available for full-time employees. (For part-time employee benefits please click here: Part-Time Employee Benefits. To view Executive Management benefits, please click here: Executive Management Fringe Benefits).
Health Benefits
City paid Medical up to a cap of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. Employees may choose from the following insurance plans:
- Blue Shield Access +
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Kaiser of California
- Health Net Smart Care
- Health Net Salud y Mas
- UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Signature Value EPO Harmony
- PERS Platinum
- PERS Gold
Vision Coverage Provided by VSP (Vision Service Provider)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. This benefit includes one eye exam, one pair of lenses and a one-year supply of contact lenses per year.
Dental Coverage Provided by UMR
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. The maximum benefit per calendar year per covered person is $2,000. The lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic expenses per covered person is $3,000.
Life Insurance
Every full-time employee is provided Term life insurance equal to his/her annual salary with a maximum of $150,000.
Short-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Full-time employees must be employed a minimum of 30 days prior to receiving short-term disability benefits. There is a 29-day waiting eligibility period, and the maximum allotted time period is 180 days.
Long-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Coverage begins when an employee’s disability period exceeds the 180th day timeline under short-term disability. The maximum allotted time period is determined by age when the disability begins.
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit
Effective July 1, 2013, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 6.75%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City’s 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Effective July 1, 2014 “Classic” CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City’s 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
See the CalPers Retirement Plan booklet or visit their website for more detailed and valuable plan information, including a retirement benefit calculator.
Deferred Compensation
The City contributes $25 per pay period and shall match an employee’s deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee’s gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling (888) 293-6948. This free and confidential brief counseling and referral service is designed to help employees and their household members resolve personal matters that may impact their work or home life.
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program
Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits
- 12 paid annual holidays
- Colonial and Aflac insurance: This is available to employees at employee cost
- City offers Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, up to a maximum of $2,500 each per year
- Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
- City participates in Social Security
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Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or related field
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you possess in Recreation Programing?
- 0 to 3 years experience
- 4 or more years of experience
03
Briefly describe your experience and training in Recreation Programing as it relates to this position.
04
Please describe your supervisory experience as it relates to recreation programing. If you do not have any supervisory experience, please type N/A.
Required Question