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Recreation Supervisor

CALIFORNIA PARK & REC SOCIETY, Arcadia, CA, United States


Salary:

Annually: $84,156.00 - $105,120.00

Closing Date:

May 8, 2026

Job Overview
The Recreation & Community Services Department is seeking an organized, data-driven, and innovative individual who is passionate about serving the community. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a strong background in recreation programming and have the ability to oversee a variety of staff and contractors. This role may support homeless services, youth and adult sports, senior programming, and special events, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

Under direction from the Director of Recreation and Community Services, supervise, assign, and review the work of staff responsible for providing recreation services and activities in the department.

Manage current programs including contract classes, senior programs and services, youth programs and services, volunteer programs, aquatic programs, facility maintenance and reservations, park and field allocations, excursions, nature center reservations and activities, and department and community-wide special events.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Four years of progressive responsible recreation programming and budgeting experience, including supervisory experience.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, or a related field.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certification.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, FEMA training certificates.

Benefits

CalPERS retirement plan

Matching contribution of $300/month towards deferred compensation

City paid vision plan for employee and eligible dependents

City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability

Bilingual pay

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon completion of probationary period

Expected salary increase of 5% effective 07/01/2026

Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:

$866 Employee only coverage

$1,550 Employee +1 coverage

$2,150 Family Coverage

Note Regarding Salary:

Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skillset.

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