Description
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for two Recreation Supervisors to be part of the Community Services Team!
The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.
The Department
The
Community Services Department takes pride in “
Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships”. The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation.
The Division
The
Recreation Services Division provides recreational and educational opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities. The Division is responsible for overseeing recreation activities including youth and adult sports, management of city facilities (park buildings) and a variety of special events throughout the year.
The Position
The Community Services Department Recreation Division is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional to serve as a
Recreation Supervisor. This position oversees Senior Programs, Teen Programs, Early Childhood Education Programs, and Special Events, ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of these programs. The Recreation Supervisor will supervise part-time staff and volunteers, engage with program participants and the public, manage program publicity, assist with budget implementation, and oversee scheduling and operations at the Bartlett Senior Citizens Center, the ATTIC Teen Center, and other community locations.
For a Detailed Job Description, Click Here.
- Note: The Eligible List (list for hire) resulting from this recruitment will be valid for six months and will be used to fill future vacant Recreation Supervisor positions in any Division of the Community Services Department. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education
Graduation from college with a degree in Recreation, or related field, or completion of required coursework within a recreation related specially, or specific and substantial full-time experience which prepares one to function in this position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Related part-time experience will be credited in proportion to the average amount of time worked per year.
Experience
No specific minimum of experience.
License Required
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operators Class 3 License.
Ideal Candidate
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
- Public sector experience in Recreation;
- Experience in all aspects of program implementation including creation and design;
- Supervisory experience of employees and volunteers;
- Experience in volunteer outreach;
- Advanced experience with marketing and social media;
- Experience working within a budget;
- Computer and software skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel);
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to conduct research to find out class trends and community needs and prepare proposals for pilot projects;
- Strategic problem solving skills and ability to solve issues or problems from a broad perspective;
- Willingness to implement new programs and initiatives;
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work ; and
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
How To Apply & Exam Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at
www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications will be accepted on an open continuous basis. The first review of candidates will be of those applications received by April 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.)
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit
www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements
must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click
here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
BENEFITS SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE PROFESSIONAL PARK & RECREATION EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health Dental, and Vision Insurance (Sec. 4.8)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
EE Only EE +1 EE +2 or more
Full time EE's 597.68 1140.36 1595.96
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Night Shift Premium (sec. 3.2)
5% above average base hourly salary when ½ or more of shift is worked after 4:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.
Holidays (Sec 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)
Vacation Leave (Sec. 4.2)
(Accrual Rate Per Month)
Years 1-2: 8.67 hours; Years 3-4: 10 hours; Years 5-9: 12.67 hours; Years 10-20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.34 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours.
Maximum accrual 500 hours
Sick/Personal Leave (Sec. 4.3)
Accrual rate is six (6) hours per month.
Maximum Accrual: 500 hours
Bereavement Leave (sec 4.6)
Three (3) working days with pay (Additional two (2) working shift may be granted leave without pay for out of state death)
Disability Insurance (Sec. 4.8)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
Retirement (Sec. 4.9)
PERS 2%@55
Employees hired prior to 11/09/2010, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 11/09/2010 pay the 7% EPMC*
- Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2%@62 "New" members hired on or after 1/01/2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Deferred Compensation (Sec. 4.10)
457 Plan and Retirement Health Savings Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Effective 1/01/2015, City provides non-matching contribution of $284.26/yr. (Paid in 26 payments of $10.93 per pay period)
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College Coursework
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
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If you possess a Degree, indicate which field. (If none, type N/A)
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Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours/week and paid) in Recreation or related field.
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, but less than two years
- More than two years, but less than three years
- More than three years
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Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours/week and paid) in Senior Programs.
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, but less than two years
- More than two years, but less than three years
- More than three years
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Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours/week and paid) in Teen Programs.
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, less than two years
- More than two years
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Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours/week and paid) in Early Childhood Education Programs.
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, less than two years
- More than two years
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Indicate the amount of years of full-time experience (40 hours/week and paid) in Special Events.
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, less than two years
- More than two years
- Required Question
