RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

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RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

Salary

$98,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

PR24-014

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

11/10/2023

Closing Date

12/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

THE COMMUNITY

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.

The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to:www.longbeach.gov.

THE DEPARTMENT/BUREAU

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department's Community Recreation Services Bureau provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

THE POSITION

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is seeking an energetic and dedicated recreation professional to fill a Recreation Superintendent position, which supports the Community Recreation Services Bureau.

• Responsible for one or more of the following: Community Park Programs, Senior Services, Day Camps, Special Events, Adaptive Recreation, Sports, Aquatics, and School-Based Recreation.

• Supervise up to 12 full-time staff and up to 200 part-time staff.

• Prepare and monitor annual program budgets.

• Develop, implement, and supervise recreation programs.

• Develop and monitor performance measures.

• Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and develop staff.

• Act as liaison to advisory boards and community groups.

• Works closely with internal/external staff.

• Prepare and present written and oral reports for various audiences.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining positive public relations and excellent customer service.

• Drive to off-site meetings, trainings and events.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field (experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis).

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in recreational programming, personnel management, budget/financial management, program planning, and community relations; two (2) years in a supervisory role.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of selection.

• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and public presentation skills.

• Ability to be sensitive to the Bureau's customers, community groups and community leaders.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the City government including department managers, public officials, employees and their representatives, and the public.

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

• Strong ability to coach, empower, and develop staff.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at11:59 PM Pacific TimeonDecember 10th, 2023. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact 562-570-7165.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.

• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

• Transportation Allowance: $450 per month.

• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).

• Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

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MINIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Do you have a valid driver's license?

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• No

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Please indicate if you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

• Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

• I do not have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field, but I have at least eight (8) years of relevant experience to offset the bachelor's degree requirement.

• I do not have a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field, and I do not have relevant experience (at least eight years) to offset the Bachelor's Degree requirement.

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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.

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Do you possess at least four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in recreational programming, personnel management, budget/financial management, program planning, and community relations?

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