City of San José
RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT (6129)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, administering and supervising the operations of a major section of the Recreation and Community Services Division. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties, which may be performed.)

• Plans, controls, directs and evaluates the operations of a major section of the Department of Neighborhood Services for programs such as community service, youth services, special services for seniors, special recreation services for disabled persons, sports, aquatics and recreation camps.
• Through subordinate supervisory personnel, assigns, trains, directs and evaluates the work of a large staff; makes recommendations on employment, retention, promotion, demotion and other personnel actions.
• Directs and participates in the identification and formulation of the section’s program goals and objectives; analyzes, prepares and directs the enforcement of policy and procedures for operations and functions within the section.
• Prepares, develops and controls a major section of the budget for the recreation division.
• Initiates and coordinates cooperation from a complex network of departments and agencies providing input to the various programs for a wide variety of special groups.
• Performs difficult citizen involvement and agency liaison work; advocates and interprets recreation and human services programs.
• Initiates, develops and directs large governmental grants and joint agreements in order to supplement the operating budget and extend recreation and human services programming to a wide range of special groups.

TYPICAL END RESULTS INCLUDE
   The development of recreation and human services programs and facilities which provide equal opportunities for recreation services to all segments of the community; the development of a section budget which assures maximum accountability and optimum service delivery; the direction of a public contact program which stimulates an increased amount of citizen and agency participation in recreation programming; the development of program objectives to provide a quantitative and qualitative measure of results; the development of operational and performance standards to assure effective, efficient methods of operation and a competent workforce; and obtaining additional funds and services through grants and other resources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
   An incumbent of this class is responsible for managing a section of the Recreation and Community Services Division. This class differs from the lower class of Recreation Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter class supervise major programs within the section. This class reports to one of the department’s Deputy Directors, and differs from that class in that class is responsible for all of the department’s Recreation and Community Services programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Knowledges Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration and supervision.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, trends, principles and techniques of recreation and related human services.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of various recreation program standards and their application.
• Knowledge of the principles of program development, operation and evaluation.
• Ability to manage a varied group of programs for special groups, ie. seniors, persons with disabilities, community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to employees and the public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify the service needs of special groups

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of grant development and administration.
• Knowledge of the City of San Jose’s accounting and budget system.
• Knowledge of community and community-based organizations.
• Ability to develop procedures, policies and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with program goals.

Training and Experience
   Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of advanced undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, Social Services, Public Administration or related field plus four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in supervision and management of recreation and human service programs including one (1) year administering an assigned district or area or a major, comprehensive, City-wide recreation program.

Licenses/Certificates
   Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.

(Formerly General Recreation Supervisor)