Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)

Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor

The City of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jose a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San Jose. ActivateSJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor positions in the Recreation Division.

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor positions perform duties that may require knowledge in a variety of subject areas, such as recreation, therapeutic recreation programs, and / or gerontology recreation programs, and care and shelter coordination; may be responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of City Parks by supervising interpretive and education programs for City park users, ensuring safe, secure parks; maintaining and conserving natural features and wildlife in City parks and coordinating emergency services within parks, such as search and rescue and fire suppression. The positions must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and support a wide variety of customers, agencies, and department staff.

Bilingual applicants speaking a second language such as Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to apply.

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor (PRFS) assigned to the Recreation Division performs duties that may require knowledge in a variety of subject areas, such as recreation, therapeutic recreation programs, and / or gerontology recreation programs. The PRFS may be assigned to Community Center operations, Citywide service areas (including leisure, seniors, therapeutics, or aquatics). Community Center operations include responsibilities in leading a team at a multi service HUB including seniors, adults, and youth programs in addition to recreation programming throughout the Council District at satellite sites. PRFS' assigned to Citywide roles will be responsible for the administration and delivery of major citywide recreation programming related to the areas assigned to that PRFS. The positions must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and support a wide variety of customers, agencies, partners and department staff.

Responsibilities for these positions may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff and their work.
• Gathers and compiles routine statistical, program, race, and ethnicity data.
• Prepares and reviews records, forms, reports, permit applications, and grant reporting.
• May handle cash and perform cash reconciliation, monitors and tracks budgets.
• Prepares, controls, and implements budgets for specialized service programs within assigned area and provides budget input for personnel, equipment, supplies, and related items.
• Estimates equipment, material, manpower, and time necessary for work completion; sets priorities. Ensures all City safety protocols are followed. Responsible for equipment and inventory control.
• Ensures that recreation public facilities / structures are maintained in a clean, safe condition. Conserves and preserves natural open space for public enjoyment. Recommending improvements and inspects projects to maintain and restore natural resources in City Parks, undeveloped City / Park lands.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises comprehensive recreation activities for all age groups.
• Supervises public contact, liaison work, and preparation / presentation of programs related to recreation service programs.
• Provides information regarding services and programs available through all forms of media.
• Develops, reviews and / or supervises contracts for development, operations, projects, or sponsorships.
• Supervises development of resources through fundraising, solicitation of donations or co-sponsorships, and obtaining grants to support programs.
• Responsible for administration of revenue generating activities including fee collections, revenue projections, and revenue analysis.
• May develop proposals for methods to enhance the facility or operation with non-traditional funding sources or alternative manpower resources.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new and existing policy and / or organizational changes aimed at organizational development and improvements.
• Aligns program objectives and work plans with the goal of better supporting the department's cost recovery, fee generation, and financial sustainability targets.
• Performs other related work, as required.
• If assigned to fieldwork, possess ability lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects (such as equipment) up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience : Two (2) years of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) AND four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and operations of a park or administering recreation programs, including two (2) years in a lead capacity.

Acceptable Substitution : Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. There is no substitution for the lead experience.

Required Licensing : As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

Other Qualifications :

Competencies : The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include :

Selection Process : The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions regarding the duties of this position, selection or hiring process, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov.