CPRS Job Listing

Definition

Are you a proven leader with a vision for innovative growth; a highly motivated team player; and a professional who can grow the city with a focus on exceptional customer service, innovation, and collaboration? If so, the Parks and Recreation Department would like you to join our dynamic team in the position of Recreation Manager, overseeing the Cupertino Sports Center.

Under administrative direction of the Director or Assistant Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Recreation Manager plans, administers, evaluates, and directs all programs of a specific division.  This position will manage business related functions including technology, customer service, marketing, budget, facility use, registrations, leases and policy implementation for multiple facilities within the Parks and Recreation Department; serve as a member of the department’s management team and participate in departmental policy development, administrative planning, and problem resolution; may act as liaison or oversee liaison to city commissions; assist their supervisor with strategic planning, special projects, and facilitation of private/public partnerships.

Typical Job Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Organize and manage the personnel, facilities, and other resources of the division and/or department, including setting and evaluating divisional and departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Plan, develop, organize, and supervise various business activities including implementation of a department wide software system, marketing/social media strategy, and customer service strategy. 

Assess community interests in order to design and implement appropriate programs.

Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of temporary recreation personnel, contract employees and volunteers; supervises and evaluates full time City staff; supervises and coordinates office services.

Provide recommendations on division budgetary needs; develop program budget and approves expenditures; supervise the collection and accounting of monies.  Monitor capital projects related to the division. 

Monitor performance standards and workload indicators and provide division wide venues for customer feedback.

Maintain effective relations with other Department divisions, City departments, community groups, school districts, library, public safety, and the public.

Conduct research to identify emerging needs, trends and services related to recreation and community services. 

Conduct program planning and implementation meetings to ensure maintenance of health, safety, and service standards; participate in development of long-range plans and objectives for Division; participate in department and city master planning.

Prepare complex written reports and presentations. Represent the Department at local and regional events as needed. 

Perform related duties as assigned.  Duties will differ depending upon the department division assignment.

Knowledge of:

Recreational, sports, and educational activities for all ages.

Principles and practices of supervision and public recreation and business administration.

Goals, objectives, principles, procedures, materials, rules and regulations, and skills associated with a variety of recreational activities.

Implementation of business plans.

Principles and methods of program development, implementation, and promotion.

State and federal laws applicable to parks and recreation. 

Ability to:

Develop and administer business and recreation programs directed to the needs and desires of the community.

Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and direct the activities of personnel and volunteers involved in conducting recreation and community service programs.

Take a proactive approach to customer issues and problem resolution.

Initiate effective communication skills in a written and/or verbal format.  Prepare detailed reports and other written material.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community organizations and the public.

Effectively manage Division personnel, including hiring, evaluation, promotion, training, and disciplinary actions.

Analyze problems quickly and draw logical conclusions.  Plan and implement an effective and efficient course of action.

Provide input and analysis as it relates to recreation programming, facility development and design as well as park development and design.

Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and citizen information.

Keep abreast of laws and standards in recreation related services and maintain current knowledge of job requirements and responsibilities within the division.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation administration, public administration, education, business, or a closely related field; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of recreation, including supervisory capacity over full-time or part-time employees and diverse facilities and programs. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm, July 18, 2025. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino, or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.  An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established and may be extended up to one year. 

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.