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The City of El Cerrito in Northern California seeks a highly skilled, enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated and experienced Recreation Supervisor (Childcare) who is interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children.   You will join a welcoming, inclusive, fast-paced, and dynamic team environment and organize recreation programs while providing exceptional customer service and leadership in the Recreation Department.

Closing Date: March 29, 2023

What's The Role?

The Recreation Supervisor is a management (exempt) position which has responsibility over a broad area of program activities. The position reports to the Recreation Director and exercises direct supervision over full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, as well as volunteers.  The current vacancy is in the Childcare Administration Division. The Division oversees and supports a variety of childcare, before– and after- school programming, preschool, summer camps and related programming and events for over a thousand children each year at different program sites around the City. The Recreation Supervisor assigned to this Division will oversee these program areas by offering social, physical, and educational opportunities for personal enrichment through recreation, enrichment activities, and special events and will also take a lead role in various Recreation Department initiatives that support Citywide strategic goals.  If you are looking for a rewarding place to work with a dynamic and collaborative City team and an opportunity to grow professionally, this is the position for you!

City Perks:

• City Paid Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program)
• CalPERS Retirement (2.7% at 55 for Classic members & 2% at 62 for PEPRA members)
• Holiday Pay, Birthday and Floating Holiday Pay, and Management Admin Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training/Conference Opportunities
• Deferred Comp Plan Options
• Discounts on Recreation Programs
• Access to the Wellness Programs 

Essential Functions:

• Develop, plan, supervise, implement, and  evaluate recreation programs, activities, and/or systems.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing community and recreation services
• Oversee assigned staff at recreation and community facilities, programs, services, and activities; including child- care, before- and after-school care, enrichment classes, instructional classes, youth programs, summer programs, and/or community events.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Participate in the development, administration, and  oversight  of   assigned  division budget.
• Prepares grant and special funding applications and monitors expenditures.
• Participate in ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and licensing laws and guidelines.
• Maintain and update all records required by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

THE COMMUNITY

Located in Northern California near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of around 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Recreation Department provides a full range of recreational, enrichment, health and safety and educational activities for youth and adults, facility rentals, community events, and diverse programs and services to enhance quality of life in the El Cerrito community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Of: 

• Principles and practices of recreation and community service program development and administration, including program implementation, review and evaluation, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service and effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City when in contact with the public.

Abilities:

• To supervise, train, mentor, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• To assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards to achieve departmental and Citywide strategic goals
• To organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Experience and Education Guidelines: 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Experience: Equivalent to three (3) years of responsible recreational programming experience, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, child development, psychology, sociology, gerontology, public or business administration, or a related field.

 Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's Class B License.
• Must obtain EMSA First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire. Must maintain and renew certifications as required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification as licensed childcare center director issued by the State of California, within one (1) year of employment.
  • Reference: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/ccc4.pdf (begins on page 9, 101215.1 (h)).

About City of El Cerrito Recreation Department

THE COMMUNITY Located in Northern California near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of around 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. THE DEPARTMENT The Recreation Department provides a full range of recreational, enrichment, health and safety and educational activities for youth and adults, facility rentals, community events, and diverse programs and services to enhance quality of life in the El Cerrito community.

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