Recreation Manager (20246814)

Job Description

- Recreation ManagerA growing community of approximately 20,000, the City of Dixon offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, safe environment, desirable housing, excellent schools, friendly people and a town with strong community values. Dixon can best be characterized as a progressive City that seeks excellent development, with a desire to maintain and enhance those ?quality of life? characteristics that are part of its history and agricultural heritage. Dixon is located in the northeast portion of Solano County, 19 miles southwest of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco. In this ideal location, Dixon enjoys convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, and to institutions of higher learning such as the University of California, Davis and the California State University, Sacramento. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City?s ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations. Location201 South Fifth Street Dixon, 95620 DescriptionThe City of Dixon is recruiting to fill one full-time, permanent, mid-management position of Recreation Manager in the Recreation Department. The Recreation Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the recreation and senior citizen functions of Recreation Division. Plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, implements, supervises, staffs, promotes and evaluates assigned recreation, human service and community service activities and programs. Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Recreation Division.Exam Process:A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a interview process. The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list. Note: the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.Employment Processing:Those selected are subject to subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTSwill be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application. The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. URL: Applications are invited from qualified persons who possess the knowledge and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and ability would be:Education/Experience:Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would provide the knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or a related field.Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a high public contact environment. Experience leading, coordinating, developing and supervising significant recreation and/or community service activities and programs, with experience supervising staff and other administrative functions. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience maintaining, supervising, training, and operating a commercial/municipal aquatic facility.Other Requirements:Ability to operate a keyboard with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the needs of the Department. Possession of, or ability of obtain an American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/AED Certificate. (Must obtain within 2 months of appointment.) Pursuant to section 10911.5 of the California Education Code, selected candidates will be required to submit one set of fingerprints to the California Department of Justice, on or before the first day of employment. Selected positions may require possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record as a condition on initial and continued employment. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certificate (highly desirable). National Swimming Pool Foundation, Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) or National Recreation and Park Association, Aquatic Facility Operator Certificate (AFO) (highly desirable). BenefitsFull-Time Permanent Employees in this classification are represented by DIXON MID-MANAGER?S AND SUPERVISOR?S ASSOCIATION (DMSA).BENEFIT INFORMATIONDMSA is currently in negotiations and a possible increase to the salary may be effective 7/3/2022. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - CalPERS TIER DEFINITIONS*-* Click to view the DMSA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract.If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.Candidates mustcomplete: 1) On-line application 2) Supplemental Questionnaire Answers Candidates mustsubmit: 3) a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.(Attach DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office - ).The online Driver Record is not an official document, but the City will accept either this or an official copy. Candidates may submit: 1) American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/AED Certificate. (Must obtain within 2 months of appointment.) 2) American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certificate 3) National Swimming Pool Foundation, Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) or National Recreation and Park Association, Aquatic Facility Operator Certificate (AFO) Applicants will not be invited to continue in the selection process without a complete packet. The most qualified candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those completing, are better qualified in terms of related training and experience will be considered. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY TO YOUR APPLICATION. YOU CANNOT ADD DOCUMENTS AFTER SUBMISSION! NO FAXES OR EMAIL ACCEPTED!

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