CPRS Job Listing

This position is a citywide classification and may be used to establish an eligibility list for future Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager vacancies. 

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Manager – Senior Services is responsible for leading the operations, programs, services, and community engagement efforts that support Redwood City’s older adult population. This position oversees a broad range of senior services, including recreation programming, wellness initiatives, social services coordination, special events, facility operations, partnerships, and community outreach, while helping ensure the City’s brand new 45,000 square foot senior center continues to be a welcoming, active, inclusive, and responsive community space. This role provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of senior services programs and facilities, including staff supervision, budget administration, program development, strategic planning, contract management, and customer service delivery. The Manager works collaboratively across City departments and with community organizations, regional agencies, volunteers, and service providers to support programs and services that enhance quality of life, social connection, health, and lifelong learning opportunities for older adults.
 

The Manager also serves as a key liaison to community stakeholders and the Senior Affairs commission, helps guide long-range planning efforts related to aging services and ensures programs and services reflect the evolving needs of Redwood City’s diverse senior community. Responsibilities include overseeing operational logistics, evaluating program effectiveness, supporting staff development, and maintaining strong partnerships that advance the City’s commitment to accessible and high-quality community services.

Ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, organized, and service-oriented leader with experience overseeing senior services, community programs, recreation operations, or other public-facing community services. They will bring a thoughtful and people-centered approach to leadership, balancing strategic vision with strong operational and administrative skills.
This role calls for someone who thrives in relationship-driven environments and can successfully lead teams while building strong partnerships with older adults, families, community organizations, volunteers, regional service providers, and other City departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and public engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with community stakeholders, commissions, and City leadership.
The successful candidate will be experienced in program planning, staff supervision, budgeting, facility operations, and customer service, while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and evolving environment. Familiarity with aging services, wellness programming, intergenerational initiatives, grant funding, and community partnerships is highly desirable.
Most importantly, the ideal candidate is passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive, and engaging spaces that support connection, lifelong learning, wellness, and quality of life for Redwood City’s older adult community.
 

As Redwood City’s Senior Services Manager, you will:
Plan, direct, and oversee senior services programs, activities, events, and facility operations that support the health, wellness, recreation, and social engagement of older adults.
Develop and evaluate programs, services, and community initiatives that respond to the evolving needs and interests of Redwood City’s older adult population.
Oversee the daily operations of senior centers and related facilities, including scheduling, customer service, program coordination, and operational logistics.
Supervise, mentor, and support full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and positive community experiences.
Lead outreach and engagement efforts to promote senior services programs, activities, resources, and special events.
Manage budgets, contracts, agreements, and program resources while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.
Collaborate across City departments and with regional agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations to enhance services and support for older adults.
Serve as staff liaison to commissions, advisory bodies, and community groups as assigned.
Support long-range planning efforts related to senior services, aging populations, facility operations, and community wellness initiatives.
Coordinate special events, wellness activities, educational programs, and intergenerational opportunities that foster community connection and lifelong learning.
Monitor program participation, community feedback, and operational effectiveness to support continuous improvement and service excellence.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, accessibility, and operational standards and regulations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, families, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A combination of experience, training and education that has prepared you to have the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in this position. Examples of potential backgrounds may include:
• Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, the delivery of recreation, parks, and community services, with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with, public policy, business administration, recreation or related field.
• Possession of, or an ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License

Submit your application via www.CalOpps.org by June 5, 2026 (Interviews scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026)