Director of Recreation and Community Services
City of Bell Gardens
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $171k – $207k/yr
- Location
- 7100 Garfield Ave. Bell Gardens, CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Department:
The City of Bell Gardens Recreation & Community Services Department's vision is to create community through people, parks, and programs. Our focus is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the residents of Bell Gardens to enjoy. Our department is led by a diverse and knowledgeable staff that truly loves recreation and giving back to the community they serve.
The Position:
The City is looking for an innovative and collaborative individual to lead the City's Recreation and Community Services Department. The Director of Recreation and Community Services reports to the City Manager and is responsible for the development and administration of recreational and athletic programs, community social service programs and senior citizen activities. This position requires a strong management background, experience in organizational leadership with the ability to identify cultural strengths and weaknesses in an organization and implement change as needed.
The City is only accepting online applications for this recruitment. As such, you must complete and submit an online application and completely answer all supplemental questions to be considered for this position.
In addition to having a strong management background and the specified training and experience, the successful candidate will possess very strong oral and written communication skills and a professional history that demonstrates ability to:
• Develop and implement departmental policies and regulations.
• Select, train, motivate, coach/mentor and evaluate departmental personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to address/correct deficiencies; coordinate and implement discipline and termination process with the Personnel Department.
• Plan, direct and coordinate through subordinate level supervisors departmental work plans; meet with supervisory staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures
• Prepare, review and complete various reports, including Budget Reports, City Council Reports, Commission Reports, and other reports relating to outside agencies.
• Identify recreation and community service needs and necessary improvements in ongoing programs.
• Develop comprehensive plans to address anticipated future departmental and community needs and policies ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, procedures and federal, state, county, and municipal laws. Must possess very strong oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills. Spanish bilingual skills desirable.
• Identify, seek and obtain additional funding sources, e.g., grant funding, donations and corporate sponsorships.
• Prepares and administers departmental budgets and administers federal and/or state grants.
• Administer contractual agreements with school districts, other governmental agencies and private organizations.
• Advise, and otherwise provides assistance to the City Manager, City Council, City Commissions, other City personnel, and the public regarding related issues; prepares and presents reports and recommendations relating to community service needs and athletic and recreational programs.
• Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of public administration as related to community and social services and athletic programs.
• Represents the City, or delegates such authority, in relations with the community, advisory committees, local, state, and federal agencies, other community services or recreational agencies, and professional organizations.
Education:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation, Social Services, Public Administration or closely related field. Master's degree highly desirable.
Experience:
The Director of Recreation and Community Services must possess at least five (5) years of Recreation and Community Services management experience which includes the implementation and oversight of programs and policies ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, procedures and federal, state, county, and municipal laws. Must possess very strong oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
Licenses or Certifications:
A valid State driver’s license is required;
Physical Requirements:
Work is done in a standard office environment with several hours spent sitting and using a computer terminal, in the field, at meetings or events, and inside other recreational facilities. May be subject to all weather conditions.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.
EXAMINATION/SELECTION Following a review of all applicants, the best-qualified candidates will be scheduled for further assessment procedures. Those applicants who successfully complete the evaluation process will be further considered. An eligibility list will be compiled in accordance with the City's Promotional/Open Recruitment Policy from which the final selection will be made.
Initial appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a City paid physical examination, drug screening, background check and verification of U.S. Citizenship or right to work in the United States. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. It is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately as this recruitment may close at anytime.
NOTICE: Under the California Government Code, Chapter 8 of Division 4 of Title 1, Section 3100 and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.34, all City employees are designated as official disaster workers in the event of a declared disaster. In a declared disaster City employees may be required to report to work at times other than their regularly scheduled shifts and work extensive overtime during the emergency period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 806-7717 at least 5 days in advance of testing date.
Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) 524-5627 for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 6am – 5pm PST.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.
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