Recreation Supervisor- Aquatics

Description

There is currently one (1) vacancy for a full-time Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics in the Recreation, Parks, Library Department.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested candidates should apply immediately. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 . Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Under general supervision, develops, coordinates, promotes, and administers comprehensive community recreation programs and services, community center activities, and special events as assigned. Supervises full-time and part-time recreation staff.

The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial, and multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Mattel, Chevron, and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings. As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high-tech and "creative economy" start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto, "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, and supervises comprehensive year-round and seasonal recreation programs, services, special events, and multi-use community facilities in one or more of the following types of areas: cultural arts, community programs, and classes teen center, senior programs and services, transportation, aquatics, athletic and facilities, sports, camps, special events, etc;
  
• Coordinates scheduling of part-time employees and volunteers; schedules recreation facility programs and events;
  
• Administers all aspects of recreational instructor recruitment, class schedule, and registration process, and related cash handling/payment procedures;
  
• Supervises the operation of assigned recreation facility(ies); maintains inventories of program supplies and equipment; plans and coordinates maintenance and repair of vehicles and recreational facilities;
  
• Participates in the development and administration of the annual budget, including estimating revenue and expenditure projections, developing program budgets, monitoring budget expenditures, and authorizing purchasing; monitoring and evaluating program costs, and recommending continuation or cancellation of programs;
  
• Supervises, prepares, and reviews press releases, publications (e.g., recreation brochure, newsletters, etc.), and other promotional materials (e.g,. signage, banners, flyers, etc.) to promote recreation programs, special events, and activities;
  
• Maintains records, conducts research, and writes comprehensive reports; prepares and presents written and oral reports to the Recreation and Parks Commission and other groups or city departments; Participates on, serves as a liaison to, and represents the department at various committees, task forces, and boards;
  
• Provides and promotes excellent customer service to internal and external customers; ensures adherence to department policies and procedures by staff and patrons; and
  
• Hires, trains, schedules, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of assigned full and part-time staff, contract employees, and community volunteers; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances following established personnel policies and procedures in consultation with the Recreation Superintendent, Director of Recreation and Parks, and/or Human Resources representatives.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• A wide variety of recreation programs;
  
• Practices and principles of supervision;
  
• Principles of budgeting;
  
• Policies and procedures related to recreation programs and facilities; and
  
• General municipal meetings, agenda preparation.
  

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively in both spoken and written forms;
  
• Working with older adults;
  
• Working with volunteers and volunteer boards;
  
• Marketing recreation programs;
  
• Supervising, training, evaluating, and motivating employees;
  
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports;
  
• Presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing;
  
• Maintaining accurate records;
  
• Administering budgets;
  
• Utilizing public relations techniques, responding to inquiries and complaints;
  
• Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly, and completing them within established deadlines; and
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees, and the public.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the implementation of recreation activities and programs, including working with senior citizens and knowledge of senior programs and needs (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Leisure Management, Gerontology, or a related field.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: A valid California driver's license.

Working Conditions: Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 5 pounds.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (S&P)
Benefits Summary
Effective 10/1/2018 - 04/24/2023

Retirement:
Miscellaneous employees - PERS Tier I - 2%@55. PARS Supplemental Retirement Plan (.5@55) - members pay 100% of the PARS cost through payroll deduction. Plan closed to new bargaining unit members as of 10/1/12. PERS Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members pay 8% of pensionable income. Single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Medical Contribution: The City provides health plans through CalPERS. The City contributes the minimum monthly amount statutorily required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Effective January 1, 2025, the City contribution is $1,800 per month. Employees pay the balance of the medical premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Retiree Medical - City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Longevity Pay : Up to $449.38/month for 20 years of service.

Certification Pay : Up to $449.38/month with Department Head approval.

Bilingual Pay : Up to $224.69/month with Department Head approval.

Optical/Dental/Life and AD&D : City provides fully paid dental and optical insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents, up to $184.25 per month.

Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life Insurance : $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.

State Disability Insurance : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. Costs borne by union employees.

Long-Term Disability : City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary. Applies to non-job related occurrences. 60-day waiting period.

Holidays : 12 fixed paid holidays; Additional 10 or 9 hours of personal leave/ floating holiday per year according to employee assigned schedule.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6-10 years); 144 hours (11-15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave : Three (3) working days or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $2,000/year for tuition and books.

Cell Phone Stipend : $80/month for employees who opt to use their own device in lieu of City-issued phone.

Uniform Allowance : $400/year for certain classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union, Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

Revised: 1/11; 11/11; 12/11; 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 6/14; 1/16; 9/16; 1/17; 1/18; 12/19; 1/21; 8/22

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• City of El Segundo

• 310-524-2381

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