Recreation Services Manager
Recreation Services Manager
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- Type Of Recruitment:We welcome application from anyone.Filing Dates:We will be accepting applications from Wednesday May 28 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday June:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday June 20 2025 to be accepted.Exam Number:D8800G
Why Work For Us:
With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California over 116000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professional committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2300 different job descriptions offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work relax and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
About the job:
You will direct the development and implementation of a broad range of district recreation programs and services. You will be the liaison to public and private agencies for major Countywide recreation programs. You will exercise a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of management administration and supervision. You will coordinate the marketing and promotion of district recreational events tournaments contests and other events. Essential Job Functions
A Recreation Services Manager is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential functions:
Directs supervises and participates in the implementation development and promotion of district level recreation activities such as arts and crafts nature study theater arts music dance sports and aquatics and for special groups such as youth people with disabilities older individuals or recreation training personnel.
Directs the preparation of instructions and materials for use in personnel training methods such as workshops and in-service trainings sessions.
Assesses community interest in programs and activities to determine the most appropriate recreational services to meet the communitys needs; evaluates district programs and recreation activities and develops and recommends changes.
Assists in the development of a comprehensive volunteer program including recruitment training and organization of community or special interest groups.
Coordinates the promotion organization and supervision of district recreational and programevents tournaments contests and pageants.
Acts as a liaison to public and private agencies for major Countywide recreation programs.
Oversees contact with community groups businesses and schools to publicize district recreation activities and secure volunteer programs.
Supervises and participates in the generation of revenue for park programs and activities; collects and reconciles receipts and makes bank deposits.
Prepares narrative and statistical reports on park usage and activities for review by the Assistant Regional Recreation Director.
Prepares and submits budget estimates for special district programs.
Monitors park facilities and reviews park programs to ensure that they are safe for public use and participation.Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Graduation from an accredited college* or university with a Bachelors degree or higher and one year of experience at the level of Recreation Services Supervisor.**
Each additional year of experience will substitute for one year of college up to a maximum of two years.***Physical Class II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiting light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*EDUCATION REQUIREMENT CREDIT:In order to receive credit for a bachelors degree include a legible copy of your official diploma official transcript or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within your application. If you are unable to attach the required document to your application please email a copy to Ramon Cruz via within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing your application online. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit: and do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
*Withhold Means: Applicants who will meet the Bachelor degree requirement by June 30 2025may also apply for this examination. However applicants must clearly state the date that the degree will be conferred on the application in order to qualify. In addition we will not include you on the list sent to hiring managers until you provide a proof of meting this requirement to the analyst and email address listed above.
No out of-of-class experience will be accepted.**EXPERIENCE AT THE LEVEL OF a Recreation Services Supervisor is demonstrated by experience supervising recreation activities at one or more parks or facilities and develops and administers specialized recreation programs and activities. Please refer to Los Angeles Countys Recreation Services Supervisor class specification for a full position description.
***UNIT/EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:The interpretation for college degree substitution is for applicants who have additional years of experience may substitute them for up to two years of the college requirement.- Applicants with two (2) years of college AND three (3) years of experience at the level of Recreation Services Supervisor will qualify.
- Two (2) years of college is interpreted as 60 semester/90 quarter units completed and passed from an accredited college.
Additional Information
Examination Content:
Part I - An online proctor test weighted 60% covering Verbal Ability Management Potential Achievement Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Controlling Emotions Willingness to Learn Responsibility Accepting Others Showing Courtesy Compliance with Rules and Regulations and Working Energetically.
Applicants must pass Part I to proceed with Part II score.
Part II - A structured interview weighted 40% covering Professional/Technical Knowledge Customer Focus Financial Management Office Computing Oral Communication Interpersonal Skills Teamwork Project Management Law and Government Planning and Ability to Manage.
The passing score for each assessment part is 70%.
Per Civil Service Rule 7.19 the written test is not reviewable by candidates.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.- Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
- Online practice tests are available at INFORMATION:
Applicants who meet the requirements and pass both assessments are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.
SPEICIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION:
Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.
Vacancy information:
We will use the eligible list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation as they occur.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualifications.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as span/junk mail.
New email addresses needed to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No Sharing of User ID e-mail and Password:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
Testing Accommodation Information and Coordinator Contact Infromation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process contact the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
Department Contact Name:Ramon Cruz
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
