CPRS Job Listing

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the Recreation Services Manager position located within the Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreation Services Manager duties may include overseeing the planning, organization, and implementation of recreational programs and services within the City of Antioch.

Competitive Compensation Package:

Monthly Salary DOQ/E: $9,927 - $12,066 | Collective Bargaining Unit Representation: Management-Unit

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of the Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, plans, organizes, manages, supervises, and coordinates the overall operations and facilities related to Senior and community programs, aquatics, community centers, sports programs, special events, and recreation education; and to perform other duties as assigned. This position has overall operational responsibility for designated divisions within the Parks and Recreation Department and exercises direct supervision over full-time supervisory and lead staff, professional coordinators, and administrative support staff. This classification may serve as the Parks and Recreation Director in their absence. This classification is distinguished from the Parks and Recreation Director in that the latter has broad City-wide responsibility for the Parks and Recreation Department. 

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

 

1. Manage and supervise recreation activities, facilities, and program personnel including line staff and supervisory personnel.
2. Coordinate and implement organized senior and recreation operations, community center operations, recreation classes, and sports programs by assessing program needs, ascertaining fees and coordinating schedules of staff and facilities.
3. Maintain and control facility use by coordination of activity and program schedules. Resolve conflicts and maximize use of facilities by meeting with citizen groups and organizations.
4. Resolve administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures. Establish customer service standards and ensure they are met.
5. Coordinate expenditures and revenues through preparation and monitoring of programs and facility budget.
6. Maintain a detailed records system by collecting, assembling and analyzing data, and preparing periodic reports.
7. Maintainrecreationfacilitiesandequipmentthroughimplementationandsupervisionof a formal facility/equipment maintenance system.
8. Develop competent and productive staff by planning, organizing, and implementing a consistent employee training program.
9. Prepare grant requests, monitor grant-funded programs and budgets, and prepare all necessary reporting documentation.
10. Prepare and administer Division budgets.
11. Recruit, select, supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers.
12. Develop contracts for implementing program objectives.
13. Maximize public awareness of the Senior and community programs, athletic programs, aquatics, community center, community parks and recreation education classes by planning and implementing a comprehensive marketing and promotional program.
14. Develop and implement strategies designed to enhance revenue generation.
15. Meet with public groups, clubs, organizations and agencies to explain and promote recreational activities and programs.
16. Represent the Division and/or City on community-wide task forces and committees; provide professional advice and input. Serve as Parks and Recreation Director in the Director’s absence.
17. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
18. Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations, services and activities of recreation programs.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of recreation program development and implementation.
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control.
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to recreation activities and facilities.
• Modern office equipment including computers.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Method sand techniques of special events planning and coordination.
• Principles and practices of coordinating, maintaining and scheduling facilities.
• Program content for specialized community activities.
• Techniques used in public relations and customer service practices.
• Rules and equipment used in recreation programs.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Basic principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

• Coordinate and direct assigned recreation programs suited to the community.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for providing recreation services.
• Elicit community and organizational support for recreation programs.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, promote and direct the development of recreation programs, activities, and events.
• Recruit, select, train, and evaluate a variety of personnel and volunteers.
• Understand community needs in recreational areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Prepare and administer assigned program budgets.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Maintain program related records, statistics, and documents.
• Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation administration, business or public administration, or a related field.

Experience:
Five years of full-time administrative experience in parks & recreation, facility management, or a closely related field, including two years in a supervisory role.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license. For out-of-state candidates, we will accept an out-of-state driver’s license at the time of application; however, a valid California driver’s license must be obtained by the time of appointment.  

Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

FLSA: Exempt 

In accordance with applicable federal, state and local law, the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender expression, age, pregnancy, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law. The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards. 

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.

Applications may be completed online: Human Resource’s homepage on the City’s website

• Click on Job Opportunities
• Click on the Position Title
• Click Apply (on the top right-hand side)

For your convenience, a link to the job bulletin is provided below:

Job Bulletin : Recreation Services Manager