SENIOR COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Description

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on December 12, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor overseeing recreational programs and services in the Program Services Division.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and community-focused recreation professional with experience overseeing diverse programs such as youth sports, aquatics, events, contract classes, and day camps while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. They excel in developing programs that meet community needs, working closely with staff, contracted instructors, and service providers to deliver innovative and high-quality offerings. Highly analytical, they use data tracking and performance measures to ensure efficient service delivery, inform program improvements, and support sound decision-making. Technologically proficient, they play an integral role in managing recreation software systems for registration and facility operations. They will bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enhancing recreation services that enrich the lives of the Huntington Beach community.

The Department
The mission statement of the Community & Library Services Department is to "provide outstanding programs, services and facilities that enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors" and to "welcome, empower, and enrich our community by providing innovative and traditional library services that inspire and encourage transformation and growth." The Community & Library Services Department carries out this mission by providing a full spectrum of year-round and seasonal recreational, cultural, human, and library services programs.
The Position
The Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor provides leadership and direction for recreational operations in the Program Services Division. Supervises, coordinates and oversees the program development, operations, staff, and marketing.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Analyzes the organization’s mission, goals, and strategic plan for appropriateness and implementation; evaluates program effectiveness and adjusts as required
• Oversees marketing, contract development, monitoring, and sponsorship development; identifies, cultivates, and solicits financial support from grants, sponsors, foundations, and individual and corporate members; develops and oversees the annual fundraising programs
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates assigned portions of city-wide Community Services programs, activities, and events in the assigned area
• Serves as a staff member or representative to foundations and city-appointed commissions, committees, and/or task forces
• Supervises full and part-time staff including hiring and retention, staff training and development, and performance appraisals
• Develops promotional and program materials; makes public presentations on services offered; gathers and disseminates information regarding community services, programs, goals, and community needs; conducts public presentations to community groups
• Coordinates the activities of the assigned area with city-sponsored, co-sponsored, and community-sponsored activities

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in public administration, organizational leadership, recreation and leisure services, human or social services, or a related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in community center management, public relations, recreation, events, or related experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees who may drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS :

• An online application must be fully completed
• Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs, will be invited to participate in the assessment process, which includes an oral examination (weighted 100%), to be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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