CPRS Job Listing

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking one (1) full-time Recreation Supervisor in the Aquatics Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
 
The supervisor will join the Aquatics Division and provide professional development to staff, quality programs, and be a leader in the division. Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and supervises one or more program and/or facility areas within a community-wide recreation and leisure services delivery system. Functions and responsibilities expected to be performed may vary by area of assignment. 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or other closely related field to the program area(s) assigned;

 
Certain assignments may require certifications. When certifications are listed as being required in the job announcement, those certifications must be obtained by the time of appointment and must be retained throughout employment as a condition of employment.
 

Desirable Certifications:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer 

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation, recreation facility, or closely related field including at least one year working in a lead capacity; 

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained through employment;
• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District insurance carrier, and maintain it throughout employment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment: certification must be maintained through employment. 

 
Knowledge of: 

• Principles and techniques of supervision including training, performance evaluation and discipline;
• Recreation facility management operations and techniques;
• Current methods, techniques, principles, and procedures used in good internal and external customer service;
• General principles of budget preparation and control;
• Purchasing procedures and inventory control;
• General procedures for ensuring public safety;
• A variety of recreational programs such as sports, aquatics, leisure enrichment activities, pre-school,  youth programs, camps, special events, etc.,
• Basic operation of automated office machines;
• Personal computer operation including currently used programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.

 
Ability to: 

• Assign, review, plan, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate employees; provide clear instruction and guidance on a day to day basis and plan schedules;
• Recommend the transfer, promotion, salary increase, discipline or discharge of staff;
• Assess the work of employees and write performance evaluations;
• Promote staff development and motivation;
• Analyze problems that arise in the areas under supervision and recommend solutions;
• Understand and apply appropriate principles in budgeting such as tracking revenue and expenditures; 
• Create, implement and evaluate programs and activities within assigned program and/or facility area(s);
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and the public;
• Utilize a variety of reference books and manuals including Personnel Handbook, Dictionary, computer manual, Reservation Policies and Activity Guide and a variety of informational documents including time sheets, invoices, correspondence, phone calls, class rosters, job applications, class proposals, rental forms, and rental refunds;
• Prepare instructor payments, board reports, budget, correspondence, policy drafts, fliers and performance reviews using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: occasional sitting and use of keyboard; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling and twisting, while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects of twenty-five (25) pounds frequently and up to thirty-five (35) pounds occasionally while loading supplies, equipment, and assisting with the set up of sports and/or special events;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of hand tools, clerical, and special event and/or sports equipment;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone or radio;
• Emotional/Psychological:  frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, and equipment trailer. 

Typical Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment. Occasional work is performed outside in various types of weather; Incumbents may be exposed to noise, moisture, dust, vibrations, heat, cold, and moisture. Work may require travel to and from off-site locations throughout the District.

THE PROCESS:
 
Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.
 

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. 
• Supplemental Screening:  The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.

First-Round Interviews: All candidates who pass the application review will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.  The interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 12, 2024. 

Second-Round Interviews: The top 3 candidates from the first round of interviews will be invited to participate in an Oral Panel Interview.  The interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2024.    
 

Apply:  Aquatics Recreation Supervisor