Carlsbad, City of (CA)
Recreation Services Manager
Carlsbad, City of (CA), Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
The Community:
This nearly 40 square mile City is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.The Branch:
The Community Services Branch is responsible for providing general strategic and administrative direction for the Parks & Recreation, Community Development, Housing & Homeless Services, and Library & Cultural Arts Departments, and Real Estate Division.The Parks & Recreation Department:
The Parks & Recreation Department provides leadership, planning, and administrative services to help develop and sustain quality parks and recreation programs and services for all ages. The Department operates and maintains four community centers, a senior center, two aquatic centers, two historic sites, 14 community parks, including 3 dog parks, 28 special use areas/neighborhood parks, 12 facility landscapes, 10 beach accesses, 43 miles of trails, 715 acres of habitat preserves and natural open space, 43,000 city trees, 67 acres of future parkland, 68 acres of street median planters and 9 acres of street parkway planters. The Department offers a wide range of programs and services for youth and adult sports, instructional classes, camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, seniors and special events.Position Overview:
The Parks & Recreation Department currently has an opportunity for a Recreation Services Manager. This is a single incumbent position responsible for the overall management of all functions of the Recreation Division, reporting to the Parks & Recreation Director.Ideal Candidate:
The City of Carlsbad is currently searching for a seasoned recreation professional to manage our extensive and complex Recreation Division. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, high performer who is responsible to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Recreation Division of the Parks & Recreation Department, which includes coordinating activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations; as well as providing coaching, strategic-thinking, technical and administrative staff support.The ideal candidate will possess progressive experience managing all functions of a Recreation Division, such as facilities oversight, youth and adult sports, instructional classes, day camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, senior and intergenerational programs, and special events. Excellent leadership skills to oversee a diverse team of staff and volunteers are essential. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines are required. The successful candidate will be a creative and solution-oriented professional that upholds high standards, assists customers in navigating processes, and ensures good experiences and excellent service levels to all stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead role in directing and managing all sections of the Recreation Division, including Historic Sites and Special Events, Centralized Reservations, Aquatics, Community Centers and Senior Services.General oversight of the preparation and administration of the Recreation Division budgets; monitor and approve expenditures within budget limits.Develop policies, rules and procedures for the effective operation of the division.Manage employees through direct reports; set goals and objectives; select, train and motivate staff.Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.Prepare periodic studies and staff reports and review public notifications and media releases.Attend meetings and provide staff support to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Senior Commission, and the City Council.Coordinate the procurement and replacement of vehicles and equipment used in division work.Assist in the enforcement of city ordinances governing the safe and proper use of parks and recreation areas.Respond to citizen complaints, suggestions, and requests for information about any recreation services.Knowledge of:Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting and personnel management.Principles and practices of the delivery of all recreation services.Strategic management techniques and methodology.Research methods and techniques of report preparation and presentation.Ability to:Plan and direct the development and operation of all recreation services.Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.Analyze problems and implement recommendations.Minimum Requirements:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation or related field, and four years of professional experience involving the development, organization, and implementation of recreation programs, including two years of recreation program management experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet State of California Tuberculosis test requirements. If assignment involves working with minors, must have no convictions related to drugs, sexual misconduct, assault or related offenses involving minors.
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This nearly 40 square mile City is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.The Branch:
The Community Services Branch is responsible for providing general strategic and administrative direction for the Parks & Recreation, Community Development, Housing & Homeless Services, and Library & Cultural Arts Departments, and Real Estate Division.The Parks & Recreation Department:
The Parks & Recreation Department provides leadership, planning, and administrative services to help develop and sustain quality parks and recreation programs and services for all ages. The Department operates and maintains four community centers, a senior center, two aquatic centers, two historic sites, 14 community parks, including 3 dog parks, 28 special use areas/neighborhood parks, 12 facility landscapes, 10 beach accesses, 43 miles of trails, 715 acres of habitat preserves and natural open space, 43,000 city trees, 67 acres of future parkland, 68 acres of street median planters and 9 acres of street parkway planters. The Department offers a wide range of programs and services for youth and adult sports, instructional classes, camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, seniors and special events.Position Overview:
The Parks & Recreation Department currently has an opportunity for a Recreation Services Manager. This is a single incumbent position responsible for the overall management of all functions of the Recreation Division, reporting to the Parks & Recreation Director.Ideal Candidate:
The City of Carlsbad is currently searching for a seasoned recreation professional to manage our extensive and complex Recreation Division. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, high performer who is responsible to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Recreation Division of the Parks & Recreation Department, which includes coordinating activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations; as well as providing coaching, strategic-thinking, technical and administrative staff support.The ideal candidate will possess progressive experience managing all functions of a Recreation Division, such as facilities oversight, youth and adult sports, instructional classes, day camps, aquatics, preschool, teens, senior and intergenerational programs, and special events. Excellent leadership skills to oversee a diverse team of staff and volunteers are essential. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines are required. The successful candidate will be a creative and solution-oriented professional that upholds high standards, assists customers in navigating processes, and ensures good experiences and excellent service levels to all stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead role in directing and managing all sections of the Recreation Division, including Historic Sites and Special Events, Centralized Reservations, Aquatics, Community Centers and Senior Services.General oversight of the preparation and administration of the Recreation Division budgets; monitor and approve expenditures within budget limits.Develop policies, rules and procedures for the effective operation of the division.Manage employees through direct reports; set goals and objectives; select, train and motivate staff.Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.Prepare periodic studies and staff reports and review public notifications and media releases.Attend meetings and provide staff support to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Senior Commission, and the City Council.Coordinate the procurement and replacement of vehicles and equipment used in division work.Assist in the enforcement of city ordinances governing the safe and proper use of parks and recreation areas.Respond to citizen complaints, suggestions, and requests for information about any recreation services.Knowledge of:Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting and personnel management.Principles and practices of the delivery of all recreation services.Strategic management techniques and methodology.Research methods and techniques of report preparation and presentation.Ability to:Plan and direct the development and operation of all recreation services.Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.Analyze problems and implement recommendations.Minimum Requirements:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation or related field, and four years of professional experience involving the development, organization, and implementation of recreation programs, including two years of recreation program management experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet State of California Tuberculosis test requirements. If assignment involves working with minors, must have no convictions related to drugs, sexual misconduct, assault or related offenses involving minors.
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