Recreation Supervisor
Palmdale, CA Palmdale, CA Full-time Full-time $80,538 - $102,773 a year $80,538 - $102,773 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago DESCRIPTION The Palmdale Playhouse and special event division strives to provide enriching, fun, and meaningful opportunities for the community to come together.
We are seeking a highly collaborative, experienced, and resourceful leader who offers vision and strategic planning to strengthen current programming.
The City of Palmdale seeks a Recreation Supervisor to develop rich and impactful programming for the Palmdale Playhouse and the City's premier annual festival, Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival.
Knowledge of theatre and arts management principles, procedures, and practices is highly desired.
The incumbent will participate in identifying and implementing core goals and objectives and provide the day-to-day coordination of programs and events.
This extraordinary opportunity is for a driven and results-oriented professional eager to serve the residents of Palmdale.
Key Areas of Responsibility Plan, organize, and implement cultural arts programs and events for the Palmdale Playhouse Plan, organize and lead the implementation of the City's premier annual festival, Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival Oversee audience development and support City publicity efforts.
Perform research and surveys as they relate to Playhouse programming and Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival Provide expert-level support for all productions, performances, and events.
Administer and oversee a variety of entertainment-related service agreements.
Establish courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with both professional and amateur groups.
Expand relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders and volunteers.
Maintain ongoing safety and operational standards, ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
Applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at Palmdale Playhouse and Kaleidoscope Art and Music Festival.
The Recreation Supervisor plans, supervises, coordinates, assigns, and participates in the activities of a major portion of the operations of the City's recreation program; manages recreation programs, services, activities, and staff; manages the maintenance, repair, development, and inspection of facilities; to provide guidance on department policies, procedures, goals and objectives; and to provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Management Team of Parks and Recreation.
This position exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory department staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for recreation programs and operation of recreation facilities.
Supervise, train, motivate, direct and review the work of staff involved in delivery of recreation programs and facility operations.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs, special events, and facilities.
Evaluate, approve and direct implementation of specific programs, activities, plans, and procedures.
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; write performance evaluations.
Review reports as well as operating and activity records of various facilities and programs.
Develop and evaluate sales and marketing strategies.
Oversee sales and revenue from merchandise, concession, ticket and rental sales.
Solicit sponsorships for equipment, supplies and in-kind services.
Prepare purchase requisitions; order supplies and materials.
Prepare status reports; conduct customer service surveys.
Survey community recreational resources and needs; evaluate results and recommend actions.
Prepare reports, agendas, and other written material; schedule meetings, events, and special activities.
Plan, organize and supervise administrative activities of facilities including recreation centers, pools and the aquatic park.
Coordinate facility maintenance, facility operations, approve contracts, facility use agreements and expenditures.
Meet with parents, special interest groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to explain and promote community service and recreational activities and programs, and to solicit donations and in-kind contributions.
Assist in preparing and administering the department's budget; monitor the budget for assigned programs and facilities; research and recommend fees for new and existing programs.
Research and prepare reports; and complete assigned projects.
Respond to complaints, identify and implement solutions.
Coordinate recreation activities with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.
Assist peers in the implementation of their programs or events.
Provide highly responsible administrative support.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience managing recreation facilities, programs and activities including a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in theater production, recreation administration, or a closely related field.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance.
Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city's driving policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting areas of responsibility.
Modern methods, techniques, principles and procedures used in implementing and directing recreation programs and activities; and the development of new services.
Community recreational and social needs of various age groups; and industry standard service delivery approaches.
Record keeping, and software programs and electronic equipment.
Public relations, and marketing principles and practices.
Principles and procedures for implementing and directing a wide variety of recreation activities and the development of programs through community participation.
Principles and practices of administration and budgeting.
Ability to:
Develop and administer a community services recreation program suited to the needs of the community.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of recreation programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Understand, interpret, and explain department policies, regulations and procedures.
Analyze, interpret, compile and present data or trends.
Problem solve, and work independently.
Respond appropriately to emergency or personal safety related situations.
Recognize and identify potential safety issues; and implement procedural changes when needed.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate subordinates.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility:
frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; frequent bending, standing, walking and squatting; occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
Lifting:
frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 60 pounds.
Vision:
constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; frequent color and depth vision.
Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, twisting, holding, balancing and reaching.
Hearing/Talking:
frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological:
frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise, and may have exposure to fumes, chemicals and pesticides.
May work with machinery, in water, and on slippery and uneven surfaces.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment.
This position may spend up to half the time working outside, with exposure to extreme weather.
Positions will be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
Travel outside of the City of Palmdale is rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base.
Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale a place to call home.
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14).
Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000.
The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base.
For more information visit www.
cityofpalmdale.
org.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Normal operating hours are from 7:
30 am to 6:
00 pm Monday - Thursday.
CLOSED on Friday.
UNION:
The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin.
Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process.
The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE:
The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT:
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS).
Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS.
New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.
25% employee contribution.
Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM:
The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT:
Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION:
F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE:
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION:
Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed.
Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY:
Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary.
The City does deduct 1.
45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.
45% matching contribution Benefits can change at any time.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are seeking a highly collaborative, experienced, and resourceful leader who offers vision and strategic planning to strengthen current programming.
The City of Palmdale seeks a Recreation Supervisor to develop rich and impactful programming for the Palmdale Playhouse and the City's premier annual festival, Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival.
Knowledge of theatre and arts management principles, procedures, and practices is highly desired.
The incumbent will participate in identifying and implementing core goals and objectives and provide the day-to-day coordination of programs and events.
This extraordinary opportunity is for a driven and results-oriented professional eager to serve the residents of Palmdale.
Key Areas of Responsibility Plan, organize, and implement cultural arts programs and events for the Palmdale Playhouse Plan, organize and lead the implementation of the City's premier annual festival, Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival Oversee audience development and support City publicity efforts.
Perform research and surveys as they relate to Playhouse programming and Kaleidoscope, Art and Music Festival Provide expert-level support for all productions, performances, and events.
Administer and oversee a variety of entertainment-related service agreements.
Establish courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with both professional and amateur groups.
Expand relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders and volunteers.
Maintain ongoing safety and operational standards, ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
Applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at Palmdale Playhouse and Kaleidoscope Art and Music Festival.
The Recreation Supervisor plans, supervises, coordinates, assigns, and participates in the activities of a major portion of the operations of the City's recreation program; manages recreation programs, services, activities, and staff; manages the maintenance, repair, development, and inspection of facilities; to provide guidance on department policies, procedures, goals and objectives; and to provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Management Team of Parks and Recreation.
This position exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory department staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for recreation programs and operation of recreation facilities.
Supervise, train, motivate, direct and review the work of staff involved in delivery of recreation programs and facility operations.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the planning, development, and implementation of recreation programs, special events, and facilities.
Evaluate, approve and direct implementation of specific programs, activities, plans, and procedures.
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; write performance evaluations.
Review reports as well as operating and activity records of various facilities and programs.
Develop and evaluate sales and marketing strategies.
Oversee sales and revenue from merchandise, concession, ticket and rental sales.
Solicit sponsorships for equipment, supplies and in-kind services.
Prepare purchase requisitions; order supplies and materials.
Prepare status reports; conduct customer service surveys.
Survey community recreational resources and needs; evaluate results and recommend actions.
Prepare reports, agendas, and other written material; schedule meetings, events, and special activities.
Plan, organize and supervise administrative activities of facilities including recreation centers, pools and the aquatic park.
Coordinate facility maintenance, facility operations, approve contracts, facility use agreements and expenditures.
Meet with parents, special interest groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to explain and promote community service and recreational activities and programs, and to solicit donations and in-kind contributions.
Assist in preparing and administering the department's budget; monitor the budget for assigned programs and facilities; research and recommend fees for new and existing programs.
Research and prepare reports; and complete assigned projects.
Respond to complaints, identify and implement solutions.
Coordinate recreation activities with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.
Assist peers in the implementation of their programs or events.
Provide highly responsible administrative support.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience managing recreation facilities, programs and activities including a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in theater production, recreation administration, or a closely related field.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance.
Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city's driving policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting areas of responsibility.
Modern methods, techniques, principles and procedures used in implementing and directing recreation programs and activities; and the development of new services.
Community recreational and social needs of various age groups; and industry standard service delivery approaches.
Record keeping, and software programs and electronic equipment.
Public relations, and marketing principles and practices.
Principles and procedures for implementing and directing a wide variety of recreation activities and the development of programs through community participation.
Principles and practices of administration and budgeting.
Ability to:
Develop and administer a community services recreation program suited to the needs of the community.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the development and implementation of recreation programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Understand, interpret, and explain department policies, regulations and procedures.
Analyze, interpret, compile and present data or trends.
Problem solve, and work independently.
Respond appropriately to emergency or personal safety related situations.
Recognize and identify potential safety issues; and implement procedural changes when needed.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Supervise, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate subordinates.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility:
frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; frequent bending, standing, walking and squatting; occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
Lifting:
frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 60 pounds.
Vision:
constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; frequent color and depth vision.
Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, twisting, holding, balancing and reaching.
Hearing/Talking:
frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological:
frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise, and may have exposure to fumes, chemicals and pesticides.
May work with machinery, in water, and on slippery and uneven surfaces.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment.
This position may spend up to half the time working outside, with exposure to extreme weather.
Positions will be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
Travel outside of the City of Palmdale is rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base.
Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale a place to call home.
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14).
Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000.
The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base.
For more information visit www.
cityofpalmdale.
org.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Normal operating hours are from 7:
30 am to 6:
00 pm Monday - Thursday.
CLOSED on Friday.
UNION:
The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin.
Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process.
The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE:
The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT:
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS).
Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS.
New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.
25% employee contribution.
Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM:
The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT:
Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION:
F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE:
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION:
Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed.
Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY:
Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary.
The City does deduct 1.
45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.
45% matching contribution Benefits can change at any time.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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