Recreation Program Leader (20088728)

The City of Roseville, CA (approximate population 133,000) is a progressive city with its eye on the future but with goals to retain and celebrate its rich historical railroad roots. Located in Placer County at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is a mere 16 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. Roseville’s climate ranges from hot, dry summers to mild winters.

The City of Roseville is a full-service City with a workforce of approximately 1,150 regular employees and up to 700 temporary employees hired at various times during the year.  The City offers promotional opportunities for individuals serious about growing a career, as the City is anticipating about 30 percent of the workforce to retire in the next few years.  Employees are our greatest asset, and we seek individuals who are excited about a challenge, creative and results-driven to make a difference for the community.  The City is seeking collaborative team members who care about each other and the needs of residents in our community.  The City’s core competencies include a focus on people to develop and deliver service-oriented solutions; building trust through honesty and integrity in all interactions; accountability and ownership of the work; effective communication which includes listening to others ideas and questions; collaborating inclusively across teams; and making sound, timely decisions that include taking reasonable risks to remove unreasonable bureaucracy. 

If you are wondering about higher education opportunities, the City offers tuition reimbursement to employees and is within driving distance of William Jessup University, Sierra Community College, California State University, Sacramento, and University of California, Davis.

There are so many reasons to love living in Roseville.  The City has a large variety of cultural and entertainment venues within and around the city that provide a way for residents and visitors alike to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life. The expansive Westfield Galleria offers a wide variety of shopping and dining delights.  Live music can be heard at Roseville’s famous Music in the Park while families enjoy the outdoors with a picnic. During the summer, Downtown Tuesday Nights allow residents to mix and mingle with different vendors and live bands all along the historic Old Town Vernon Street. Other avenues of family fun include Golfland Sunsplash; spending a day at Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet (Roseville’s largest outdoor open market); or browsing through one of Roseville’s museums. Roseville is within driving distance of the best that California has to offer with the fine wineries of Napa, the outdoor activities of Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake, or the city life of San Francisco nearby.  Roseville’s parks and recreation programs and educational systems make Roseville an amazing place to raise a family. Abundant recreational programs, over 60 neighborhood parks, wonderful golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space provide a great way for all ages to soak in the warm California sun.

Check out a great career opportunity with the City of Roseville.  Make a difference in your community, thrive and have fun!  What are you waiting for?