Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
Outdoor Recreation Supervisor
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Job Description
The Position
The Park District is currently recruiting for an Outdoor Recreation Supervisor in the Outdoor Recreation Department of the Operations Division.This on-site position will be headquartered in Oakland CA. The Outdoor Recreation Supervisor will lead a dedicated team of permanent and seasonal professionals to serve a diverse public a wide variety of outdoor recreation programs. This is an impactful role that will lead collaboration with external partners and other District teams to provide outreach instruction and programming throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County with progressive concentration in Alameda and southern Contra Costa County. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations: Week of November 10 (likely November 13)Supplemental Questions Review: Week of October 20thSelection Interviews: Beginning of December
ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126809 acres 1250 miles of trails and 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about ourMission and VisionHistory and our contributions to theUnited Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space parks trails safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. Anenvironmental ethicguides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:- Respect We honor the land we steward each other and the park visitors we serve.
- Resilience We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy perspective and determination.
- Relationships Our greatest strength lies in the trust accountability and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues partners and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness We communicate openly honestly and reliably.
- Transparency We hold the publics trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD- Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space public access to the outdoors and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
- A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District the communities it serves and its mission
- Excellent benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here fordetails regarding additional benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Free on-site parking
- Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
- Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations daily fishing permit public boat launch.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING:
Under general direction supervises the Districts recreation programs including outdoor recreation fee classes and special events; develops recommends and implements departmental programs and policies for diverse public audiences addressing broad-ranging recreational and user trends; develops oversees and evaluates the Districts day/overnight camps and programs for under-resourced populations; and performs related duties as assigned.IDEAL CANDIDATE:- Has experience planning supervising and evaluating outdoor recreation programs for a diverse public
- Uses risk management tools (risk matrices incident reports safety audits) to guide decision-making
- Proactively identifies assesses and mitigates risks associated with outdoor activities
- Is skilled in creating and enforcing safety protocols including weather monitoring equipment checks and participant readiness
- Collaborates with internal and external partners
- Demonstrates calm sound judgment in emergencies and ensures compliance with legal and organizational safety standards
- Has administrative experience in leadership role including providing quality control for programming
- Creates and maintains a positive and constructive work environment
- Maintains the following certifications:
- American Canoe Association Canoe/Kayak Instructor
- Wilderness First Aid/Responder
Essential Functions
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Supervises hires trains and evaluates support staff; conducts performance appraisals;
- Provides direction to subordinate staff in the supervision of seasonal employees;
- Establishes and communicates goals and operational standards for public service;
- Monitors the annual budget and maintains unit expenses;
- Monitors controls and orders supplies and equipment;
- Serves as the units liaison to other District departments and to outside agencies and the public;
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with District staff the general public and collaborative partners such as cities non-profit organizations volunteers vendors and contract recreation program providers;
- Recommends and implements appropriate marketing advertising revenue generation and program strategies;
- May be responsible for interior facility maintenance:
- Tracks and monitors fee and non-fee recreation program and special event attendance and registration;
- Oversees and implement industry leading safety standards for high-risk outdoor recreation programs;
- Oversees the implementation and evaluation of all outdoor recreation programming;
- Oversees the creation of programming manuals for all outdoor activities offered;
- Coordinates and advises other departments in building best practices for programs containing risk potential and outdoor recreation activities;
- Plans outdoor recreation priorities and facilities throughout the District.
OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
- Plans and responds to special event requests;
- Performs collaborative programming with other departments;
- Prepares and conducts training as needed;
- Oversees the spending tracking and report writing of grant awarded program funds;
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation park management business administration public administration or a related field
AND
Experience: Three years of recent full-time professional level administrative experience including two years of supervisory or lead experience in this field.
Substitutions: A Bachelors degree in an unrelated field may be corrected by completion of twelve semester units of recreation specific college level course work.
OR
A Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation park management business administration public administration or a related field may be substituted for one and a half years of the required experience.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
Possession of current First Aid and CPR certificates are conditions of initial and continued employment in this classification. Please be sure to upload documentation verifying your current First Aid and CPR certifications.Your application will not move forward in the recruitment process if you do not upload this documentation.Additional Information
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision customer service administration budget and organization; the parks and recreation field with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and contracted classes recreation program design and development with an emphasis on youth; principles practices and methods of administering and coordinating recreation programs; risk management concepts; effective verbal and written communication skills; principles and practices of goal setting development implementation and evaluation; office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets and databases.
Ability to:
Exercise good organizational skills; exercise sound judgment; supervise train develop and motivate subordinate staff; represent and promote the unit at various education civic community and District events; research and write analytical and administrative documents; read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures of recreation programs; develop and oversee a risk management plan for recreation programs; manage a multi-building facility and contracted maintenance of facilities; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing spreadsheet and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels including a culturally diverse general public with a focus on quality customer service to internal staff and external customers and park users.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- May be required to work unusual hours weekends and holidays.
- Positions are required to wear a Park District uniform.
UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees Local 2428 American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) AFL-CIO represents this classification. Wages hours and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.Internal Promotions:Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% such instances the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:- A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted onlineand
- Completed supplemental questions
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your account to view your current application status and notifications. If you have questions about the status of this recruitment please contact HR Analyst Christina Souza at
Selection Process:The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test performance test and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986 all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Special Testing Arrangements:If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition please contact the Human Resources Department at at least five business days before the test.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
