The City of Rohnert Park is looking for (1) Community Services Supervisor. The Community Services Supervisor is a key leadership position within the Community Services Department responsible for overseeing recreation programs, community events, facilities, and staff that support the quality of life for the Rohnert Park community. This position plans, coordinates, and supervises a wide variety of programs and services, which may include youth and adult sports, aquatics, senior services, recreation classes, contract programs, special events, and facility operations. The role also supervises full-time and part-time staff, manages budgets and contracts, works collaboratively with community partners, and helps ensure programs and facilities are safe, inclusive, financially responsible, and responsive to community needs. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, effective communicator, and creative problem-solver who is passionate about public service and community engagement.
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org and complete the online application and required supplemental questionnaire. All applications will be screened in detail for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications to identify the most qualified candidates to interview.
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DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of Community Services staff responsible for providing a variety of recreation and community programs, services, and activities, including youth programs, youth and adult sports, aquatics, contract activities, special events, recreation centers, and park facilities; acts as staff to Park and Recreation Commission; performs a variety of technical tasks and professional recreation work relative to the assigned area of responsibility; provides professional support to the Community Services Manager; and performs related work, as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Community Services Manager. Exercises direct supervision over full-time staff; provides technical and functional direction to part-time, contract employees, and volunteers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full supervisory-level class in the Community Services Department assigned to one or more Community Services program areas including senior programs, adults and youth sports, leisure programs, aquatic activities, youth and teen programs, excursions and special events. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of Community Services’ staff either directly or through coordinators. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Community Services Manager in that the latter has overall management responsibility over all recreation programs and facilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City, recreation, and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents partially work in the field and may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, at a variety of City facilities.
