Recreation Center Director III

JOB INFORMATION APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): Recreation Center Director I Recreation Center Director II Recreation Center Director III positions are assigned to large recreation centers or athletic facilities and/or those requiring difficult and sensitive community liaison work where they develop, plan, and supervise comprehensive complex and varied recreation programs; organize and coordinate youth and adult sport leagues and clinics, programs, special events, and facility maintenance and security; administer contractual agreements for recreation programs; investigate and resolve citizen complaints and City Council concerns; write reports; prepare budget estimates for programs and events and monitor expenditures; responsible for the administration of the bookkeeping system; train and supervise subordinate and contractual staff; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Recreation Center Director III positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a closely related field AND one year of full-time professional recreation experience planning, directing, and implementing a variety of recreation programs and special events at a community center, playground, or recreation facility. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter) AND two years of full-time professional recreation experience planning, directing, and implementing a variety of recreation programs and special events at a community center, playground, or recreation facility. NOTES Additional experience as a City of San Diego Assistant Recreation Center Director, Recreation Center Director I or Recreation Center Director II may be substituted for the education lacked in Option 2 above on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units. Additional qualifying professional recreation experience gained as a non-City of San Diego employee may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of two years of the required education in Option 2 above. City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. HIGHLY DESIRABLE Financial transactions, internal controls, and fiscal management experience. Experience coordinating, scheduling, and supervising the maintenance of recreation facilities and sports fields. Experience overseeing programs and activities, large special events and/or directing youth sports leagues. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. S