Senior Recreation Supervisor

Senior Recreation Supervisor

The City of Costa Mesa's Parks and Community Services Department is committed to enhancing the community through the delivery of innovative recreational programs; quality parks and facilities; and services that promote social, physical and emotional well-being. We are seeking a Senior Recreation Supervisor with prior, hands-on experience in supervising and managing diverse recreation programs. The position: Under limited direction, the Senior Recreation Supervisor plans, promotes, implements, supervises, evaluates and recommends recreational and community services programs. The Senior Recreation Supervisor acts as a City liaison and makes presentations to council, commissions, committees and community organizations. Some of the critical areas this role oversees includes, but is not limited to: Preschool Youth programs, Elementary After-school program, Day/Summer Camps, Mobile Recreation, Youth Sports, Community Gardens, Sports Fields, Large Scale Special Events.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in recreation management, a strong track record of delivering high-quality programs and activities, collaboration experience with community partners, and a genuine passion for community engagement. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy. Why work for Costa Mesa: The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live, work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.

Application and selection process: Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. The first application review date (3/10/26) has passed, applications submitted after the first review date will be screened as needed. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Additional documents will not be reviewed during the application evaluation process. If selected to proceed further in the recruitment process, an opportunity to provide work samples, letters of recommendation, etc. will be appropriate during the interview process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future part-time or full-time vacancies in the current assignment as well as other program assignments, or in lower level vacancies. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation. Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.