RECREATION SUPERVISOR

Salary : $5,078.67 - $6,480.93 Monthly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number : 25019023

Department : COMMUNITY SERVICES

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for two Recreation Supervisors to be part of the Community Services Team!

The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance

The Department

The Community Services Department takes pride in "Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships". The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation.

The Division

The Recreation Services Division provides recreational and educational opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities. The Division is responsible for overseeing recreation activities including youth and adult sports, management of city facilities (park buildings) and a variety of special events throughout the year.

The Position

The Community Services Department Recreation Division is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented professionals with recreation experience to serve as a Recreation Supervisor. There are currently two vacancies in the Department . in Adaptive Recreation and Sports and in Facility Booking and Registration. These positions conduct recreation programs and supervise part-time employees , engages in direct contact with program participants and the general public, trains recurrent personnel and evaluates staff performance, schedules aquatics activities at the Victor E. Benstead Plunge and initiates all program publicity, conducts studies and writes reports, makes budget recommendations and assists in budget implementation, and recommends the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.

The Recreation Supervisor in Adaptive Recreation and Sports oversees the Department's programs for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The programs include, but are not limited to : PALS (People Actively Learning and Sharing), a social club for teens and adults; Special Needs Sports, a recreational year-round sports program; and Special Olympics, a year-round competitive sports training program. The Program Coordinator also supervises recurrent staff and volunteer coaches. The Recreation Supervisor organizes and implements special events including the Annual Special Needs Sports Kick-Off Dinner and quarterly dances; serves as staff liaison to the Friends of Torrance Exceptional Athletes (FTEA) and works collaboratively with various community and civic organizations such as Special Olympics South Bay and Harbor Regional Center; and makes presentations to civic groups.

The Recreation Supervisor in Facility Booking and Registration is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the scheduling and booking of facilities and parks in the Community Services Department. This individual coordinates with the Park Rangers and divisional staff for proper supervision and use of facilities for recreational and cultural programs; provides customer service to patrons at the registration counter as well as by phone and e-mail; prepares written and electronic reports regarding rental statistics, revenue and usage; and serves as an administrator for the Facility Booking Software system. This position also trains and supervises part-time support staff in the office and at the LA Galaxy Sports Complex.

For a detailed job description, click here.

• Note : The Eligible List (list for hire) resulting from this recruitment will be valid for six months and will be used to fill future vacant Recreation Supervisor positions in any Division of the Community Services Department.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education

Graduation from college with a degree in Recreation, or related field, or completion of required coursework within a recreation related specially, or specific and substantial full-time experience which prepares one to function in this position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Related part-time experience will be credited in proportion to the average amount of time worked per year.

Experience

No specific minimum of experience.

License Required A valid California Motor Vehicle Operators Class 3 License.

Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will possess the following :

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov / Jobs Applications will be accepted on an open continuous basis . The first review of candidates will be of those applications received by January 14, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components :

Panel Interview : Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 )

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and / or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

BENEFITS SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL PARK & RECREATION EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION

Note : Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health Dental, and Vision Insurance (Sec. 4.8)

The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows :

EE Only EE 1 EE 2 or more

Full time EE's 597.68 1140.36 1595.96

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71 / EE only and $67.42 / EE 1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Night Shift Premium (sec. 3.2)

5% above average base hourly salary when ½ or more of shift is worked after 4 : 00 p.m. or before 8 : 00 a.m.

Holidays (Sec 4.1)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Vacation Leave (Sec. 4.2)

Accrual rate per month) :

Years 1-2 : 8.67 hours; Years 3-4 : 10 hours; Years 5-9 : 12.67 hours; Years 10-20 : 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24 : 17.34 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours.

Maximum accrual 500 hours

Sick / Personal Leave (Sec. 4.3)

Accrual rate is six (6) hours per month.

Maximum Accrual : 500 hours

Bereavement Leave (sec 4.6)

Three (3) working days with pay (Additional two (2) working shift may be granted leave without pay for out of state death)

Disability Insurance (Sec. 4.8)

Employee receives 2 / 3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (Sec. 4.9)

PERS 2%@55

Employees hired prior to 11 / 09 / 2010, City pays 7% EPMC

Employees hired on or after 11 / 09 / 2010 pay the 7% EPMC

PERS 2%@62

New" members hired on or after 1 / 01 / 2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferred Compensation (Sec. 4.10)

457 Plan and Retirement Health Savings Plan : Enrollment is voluntary.

Effective 1 / 01 / 2015, City provides non-matching contribution of $284.26 / yr. (Paid in 26 payments of $10.93 per pay period)

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification / title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

What is your highest level of education completed?

If you possess a Degree, indicate which field. (If none, type N / A)

Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours / week and paid) in Recreation or related field.

Indicate the amount of work experience you have in coordinating, supervising and implementing Recreation programs at a multi-use facility.

Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours / week and paid) in Adaptive Recreation and Sports or related field.

Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours / week and paid) in Facility Booking and Registration or related field.

Required Question

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