Salary
$41,592.00 - $51,048.00 Annually
Location
6550 Miles Ave Huntington Park, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2019-00043
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
08/05/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this professional position plans, organizes and supervises public recreation activities and programs at such various locations such as park buildings, playgrounds, athletic fields and/or and perform other related work as required.
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Develop, supervise and conduct recreation programs, such as vacation and special holiday recreation programs for children, youth and adults;
- Prepare or coordinate the development of event publicity, including news releases, flyers, pamphlets and brochures;
- Supervise and assist assigned employees;
- Plan, organize and coordinate Special Events to include, but not limited to, large scale citywide events and small scale daily events as they relate to sports, after-school programs, and skate park;
- Submit reports and evaluations of Special Events;
- Coordinate, promote, implement and evaluate recreation activities, as assigned;
- Schedule, organize, coordinate and implement year-round recreational programs and cultural arts activities, such as contract classes, cultural arts, tiny-tot programs, after-school playgrounds, and special sports programs or events;
- Supervise, evaluate, train, and discipline assigned staff, part-time staff, volunteers and contract employees;
- Schedule working hours for part-time recreation staff;
- Plan, direct, coordinate and schedule recreation staff work schedules;
- Prioritize, schedule, assign and outline work assignments;
- Monitor service delivery of programs and projects;
- May collect fees and register patrons for programs and activities;
- Interpret contracts, facility policies, rules and procedures to prospective users and assures their enforcement;
- Serve on committees within the City and in professional job-related organizations;
- Represent the City and/or department at meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences;
- Participate in the development of the annual budget for a recreation activity or group of activities;
- Research, prepare and present a variety of oral and written reports in a professional manner;
- Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness;
- Recommend and arrange for the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, public groups, agencies and others contacted in the course of work;
- Open and close facilities;
- Maintain safety standards and specialized safety requirements;
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in safe, efficient manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.
Qualifications
Candidates application will be evaluated based on education, present and past position duties and responsibilities and any additional factors presented that are relative to the position. The selection process will consist of an oral interview (100%)
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Child Development or Liberal Arts or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressive experience in recreation, leisure studies, child care, education or related field with experience in staff supervision.
License or Certificate:
A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to Speak Spanish highly desirable. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Child Development or Liberal Arts or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressive experience in recreation, leisure studies, child care, education or related field with experience in staff supervision.
License or Certificate:
A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to Speak Spanish highly desirable. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
PPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only.
Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.
Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
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Employer
City of Huntington Park
Address
6550 Miles Ave
Huntington Park, California, 90255
Phone
(323) 584-6237
Website
http://www.hpca.gov