Parks, Recreation, And Facilities Supervisor (Recreation Division) - Prns

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. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing 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 places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. 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 activatesj.org.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Parks, Recreation, Facilities Supervisor (PRFS) to join our Recreation Division.

Salary range for this classification is: $103,543.44 - $126,235.20 Annually

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor (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. The PRFS assigned to Citywide roles will be responsible for the administration and delivery of major citywide recreation programming related to the areas assigned. The position must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and support a wide variety of customers, agencies, partners and department staff. 

Responsibilities for these positions 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.

• 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.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units), and four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and operations of a park or administering recreation programs, including two (2) years in a lead capacity.

Acceptable Substitution:

Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for- year basis. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. There is no substitution for the lead experience.

Required Licensing:

As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

Form 700 Requirement:

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

• Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

• Fiscal Management: Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.

• Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

• Planning: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

• Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

• Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

• Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

The following is a general statement for the classification. Individual positions may have additional or different physical/environmental elements.

Possess ability to:

• Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements; 

• Communicate in person and over the telephone or radio; 

• Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers, and the public.

When assigned to an office environment, possess ability to:

• Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet; 

• Read printed materials and a computer screen; 

• Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.

When assigned to fieldwork, possess ability to:

• Strength and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; 

• Sit, stand, run, and walk on various surfaces, including but not limited to uneven terrain, jumping over physical barriers, and climbing/descending ladders; 

• Make repetitive hand movements, including but not limited to operating varied hand and power tools; 

• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; 

• 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; 

• Quickly respond to changing emergency conditions that may have hazardous situations or be placed in dangerous situations; 

• Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, moving mechanical parts, inclement weather conditions, confined workspaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous physical substances, fumes, odors, gases, dust, and air contaminants.

If you have questions about the duties of this position, please contact Tara Kurmel at tara.kurmel@sanjoseca.gov.

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jasmin Ramos at jasmin.ramos@sanjoseca.gov.