Senior Recreation/Community Services Supervisor
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 a recreation professional 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.
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Recreation/Community Services Department – Aquatics Division. The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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Knowledge of principles and practices of recreation and community service program administration.
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Knowledge of development, coordination, and evaluation of recreation and community services programs.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
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Excellent communication skills, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with both internal and external customers.
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Outstanding interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with City staff across all agencies and departments.
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Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The following procedures will apply:
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The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
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The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
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The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
- 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 Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency meets the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Recreation & Community Services, Library and Museum Departments as well as the Arts & Culture program.
The City of Ontario’s Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group. Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council’s goal to provide enhanced recreational, education, and cultural activities to the community. The Department operates six community centers, senior center, provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and a municipal golf course.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2026 State of the City
State of the City The Ontario Plan
Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario
Education
Equivalent to an associate’s degree in recreation, physical education, public administration, or a related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in coordinating recreation and community services programs, including supervision of recreation staff.
Licenses
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Valid Class C California driver’s license at time of appointment.
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Acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certificates
Ability to obtain valid American Red Cross certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator within the first six (6) months of employment.
Special Requirements
Ability to work flexible and weekend hours as needed.
Desirable:
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Experience supervising the operations of a municipal aquatic facility and aquatic recreation programs is highly desirable.
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Ability to obtain certifications as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) within six (6) months of employment.
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Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
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Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Human Services, Public Administration or a related field.
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Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and recreation software programs, preferably CivicRec, and other related database applications.
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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).
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
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.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
To complete your application for this position, you may 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
