RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR at City of National City, CA

About the Department

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”  National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov 

THE JOB:

Under direction, to plan, organize, and direct sports, crafts, special events, and instructional programs at a large recreation center/gymnasium; and perform related duties as required.

Position Duties

Examples of Typical Duties: The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Plans, organizes, and directs a wide variety of sports, arts and crafts, instructional, and special activities at a large recreation center/gymnasium; ensures the effective implementation of center activities by part-time recreation workers and contract instructional personnel; ensures the effective utilization of center facilities; promotes public awareness of center facilities and activities through the development and implementation of advertising and related promotional efforts; assures center facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and attractive manner; recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates part-time and contractual center staff; plans, organizes, and directs special events at the recreation center; maintains records related to center use and prepares special and regular reports; assists in the development of the recreation center budget; orders supplies and equipment. 

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, or related field; and two (2) years of related full-time experience in a professional community recreation program.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN:  Theories, principles, and techniques of community recreational and athletic activities; theories, principles, and techniques of personnel, program, and budget management; practices and procedures involved in the management of a large community center/gymnasium facility.

ABILITY TO: Evaluate program effectiveness; develop and implement community recreational, arts and crafts, and athletic programs; plan and direct large, community-wide special events; develop and administer budgets; maintain program- and facility-related records; prepare reports; effectively communicate center goals, programs, and activities to all segments of the community; select, train,  motivate, and supervise part-time and contractual personnel; establish and maintain effective relations and communication with all segments of the community.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Other Qualifications

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.