APPLICATION FILING PERIOD INFORMATION: This recruitment is Open Until Filled.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The first review of applications is anticipated to take place during the week of July 20, 2026.
POSITION:
The position serves as a Management Analyst in the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department and is responsible for performing administrative, financial, human resources, statistical and other management analyses in support of departmental or City-wide activities, functions and programs; assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, work methods, and budget development and implementation; and performs related duties as assigned. Additionally, the position may be responsible for the oversight, execution, coordination and logistics of special events, classes and programs for all ages, sports and aquatic programs, facilities, parks, CIP Projects, contract classes, front desk, day camp, parks program, staff scheduling as well as perform other related duties as assigned.
This position is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and selected holidays for City events or programs.
There is currently one (1) opening responsible for the following areas: Aquatics Programming and Pool Management, Contract Classes, Preschool Program, Contracts, Agreements & Reports, Events, and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Director of Recreation & Community Services, the Deputy Director, or the Recreation Manager, the Management Analyst is required to perform the following essential job functions:
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Takes the lead on special projects of organizational-wide significance; works individually and as part of a team; conducts studies; makes recommendations; implements programs
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Analyzes legislation; identifies potential organizational impacts; prepares technical reports; develops and implements City policy processes and programs to meet legislative requirements; communicates changes to the organization
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Prepares and reviews City Council staff reports and reviews all department staff reports; serves as the point person for composition and/or review of correspondence on behalf of the department
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This job has greater statutory knowledge, the complexity of project design and policy evaluation, lesser direction received, and greater understanding of the principles of public and business administration, human resources, and finance. Positions in this classification can plan, organize, and conduct studies, develop budgets, write grants, evaluate performance, and assess the feasibility and costs of different programs and services. Coordinates programs and activities with other departments; confers with representatives of other agencies, groups, vendors on the public; Conducts special studies and surveys and prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and other materials. Plans, organizes, and supervises community events and programs. Supervise the work of support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
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Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, and the public.
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Supervision and oversight of the planning, organization, implementation and coordination of recreation, sports and/or aquatics programs/pool management, for youth, teens, adults, and/or seniors.
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Supervise and oversee facilities, preschool programs, day camps, park programs and rentals
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Supervise and oversee the planning, implementation, logistics and execution of Citywide special events
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Participate in the development and implementation of Department budget, goals, objectives, and policies
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Assist with the general inspection and recording of park equipment, amenities and play structures for maintenance purposes
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Responsible for marketing programs and events through implementation of current marketing trends
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Work with outside organizations to collaborate and partner on special projects and/or events
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Participate in the recruitment, hiring, supervision, scheduling, training and evaluation of personnel
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Participate in the preparation of staff schedule and assist with evaluations
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Be able to lift over their head, twist & turn a minimum of 20 pounds.
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Be able to stand for a long period of time either indoors or outdoors.
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Perform other duties and assignments as assigned