Seasonal Recreation Supervisor at City of Delano, CA

About the Department

To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application: 
D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months).

Please be advised that this is a seasonal position
Time frame:
November 3, 2025- January 11, 2025
Schedule 40 hours per week 
No Fringe Benefits

JOB PURPOSE: Under direction, directs the operation of the ice skating rink for the City.  Assigns and directs rink staff. Ensures completion of daily duties designed to ensure and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the rink. Works closely with a third-party management company to ensure safety compliance and training.

Position Duties

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed.  In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Plans, develops, receives approval, implements, and evaluates the skating rink program for the City. 
• Performs facility inspections to include the skating rink, bathrooms, and spectator area to ensure a neat, clean and safe environment at all times. 
• Ensures all entrances are clear and safe of debris. 
• Light custodial duties, not limited to sweeping, mopping, removing trash, cleaning rink, etc. 
• Wipes down furniture, wipes down and disinfects skates.
• Assembles program supplies and equipment. 
• Participates in the selection of, and supervision and evaluation of assigned staff. 
• Determines and assigns duties and responsibilities to assigned staff. 
• Supervises and trains assigned staff. 
• Sharpens skates and trains staff on the same. 
• Assists with skate rentals.
• Alertly and actively supervises the rink and surrounding areas. 
• Immediately intervenes in any emergency or potential hazardous condition and call emergency services when needed.
• Makes up teams, prepares schedules, recruits, coaches, prepares paperwork. 
• Approves time cards. 
• Orders supplies and staff uniforms.
• Selects contractors engaged in the performance of the ice skating rink for the City. 
• Establishes standards and guidelines for their activities.
• Establishes periodic review procedures to assure their work is in conformance with City standards and guidelines.
• Prepares memos, fliers, and a winter calendar and other written materials.
• Recommends, plans, organizes and undertakes changes to grow and improve the program.
• Handles ticket sales.
• Coordinates programs with other City departments and other local agencies. 
• Prepares reports on incidents and job injuries.
• Maintains a working liaison with other recreation professionals, City staff and City contractors.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.
• Basic principles and practices in supervision of employees. 
• Recreation, cultural, and social needs of all age groups. 
• Techniques of public relations and advertising. 
• Record keeping principles. 
• Operation of standard office and specialized department equipment.

• Reading, interpreting, and applying complex written procedures and policies. 
• Organizing and maintaining accurate records and files. 
• Preparing written reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
• Communicating with the public and other agencies.
• Excellent customer service. 
• Analyzing administrative, operational, and organizational issues, evaluating alternatives, and reaching conclusions. 

• Ice Skate.
• Operate a PC and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Direct and supervise assigned staff. 
• Make effective presentations to the public.
• Read, understand, and apply established program policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. 
• Work assigned shifts which include evening and weekend hours. 

Other Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.  A typical way to obtain these would be: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in sports/recreation administration, business administration or a related field required. 

• Master’s Degree in one of the related fields, desirable.

• Two (2) to four (4) years of professional experience in recreation administration, preferred. Masters degree may be substituted for recreation administration experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.

• One (1) to two (2) years of supervision experience, required.

• Proficient using ice skates, required.

• Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.