Senior Community Manager
Job description
The City reserves the right to limit the number of external applications accepted to the first one hundred (100) applications.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Looking for a career where you have the ability to share new ideas and be a part of an exciting and diverse team? Do you want to be a part of a growing team and take part in building new facilities and enhancing amenities? If so, the City of Ontario has the perfect position for you!
The Recreation & Community Services Department is searching for five (5) recreation professionals to join the team as a Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor. The Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor is a front-line supervisory level position that develops and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community services programs, activities, and events. In addition, this position coordinates and promotes cooperative efforts with community agencies, assists with budget preparation and participates in grant writing and other funding opportunities.
To learn more about the position and benefits, as well as The City of Ontario, please click on the link to review the Job Brochure!
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for the Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor classification that will be used for any current and future vacancies within the Recreation & Community Services Department as well as the continuum of care division of the Housing Services Department.
The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor include the following:
Develops, markets, evaluates, and oversees a variety of citywide recreation and community and human service programs and facilities.- Develops programs based on program evaluation and measurement criteria.
- Develops new programs based on needs assessment and current community trends, including estimation of needed resources such as staffing, budget, and other resources.
- Finalizes and presents recommendations for new programs.
- May oversee a community facility providing multiple recreation and community and human service programs and activities.
- Reviews approved facility reservations for accuracy, works with the center coordinator on scheduling staff and follows up on applicant compliance.
- Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff including employee selection, work assignment, performance evaluation, employee development, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems.
- Develops, establishes, and enforces new and revised administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
- Establishes, fosters, and maintains relationships with staff and internal/external community groups.
- Assists with budget expenditure and revenue monitoring.
- Participates in the review and compilation of budget data.
- Assists with grant application preparation; researches and recommends alternative revenue sources.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends, legislation, and best practices in the recreation and community services field; evaluates their impact on departmental operations and recommends policy and procedural changes.
- Other projects may be assigned based on Department need.
Education
Equivalent to an Associate's degree in recreation, physical education, public administration, or related field. Additional years of experience coordinating recreation and community services programs, including supervision of staff, may be substituted for required education on a year for year basis.
Experience
Five years of experience in coordinating recreation and community services programs, including supervision of recreation staff or supervising and managing homeless, youth, or other types of drop-in centers.
License
Valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
Special Requirement
Ability to work flexible and weekend hours as needed.
Desirable
Bilingual is highly desirable. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Human Services, or Public Administration. Experience in Microsoft Office 365, and recreation software programs, preferably CivicRec, and other database applications.
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
All appointments to this position are required to provide proof of completion of the listed education requirements. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degrees/Certifications. This must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative conducting the reference check. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification
If you require clarification on this requirement, please call the City of Ontario Recruitment Team at (909) 395-2035.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.
Employees in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local 1932.
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