Job Description
The City of Renton has an exciting opportunity for a
Recreation Supervisor - Museum within the Parks & Recreation Department to lead the operations at the Renton History Museum. This position plays a key role in preserving and sharing Renton’s rich history while creating engaging exhibits, programs, and community experiences that connect residents to the City’s past and present.
The
Recreation Supervisor – Museum will oversee museum operations, develop innovative cultural and educational programming, manage historical collections, and build strong partnerships with community organizations, schools, and regional cultural institutions. This role also provides leadership and supervision to staff, volunteers, and program teams while guiding the museums strategic direction and long-term sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and community-minded leader who is passionate about local history, public service, and developing meaningful cultural experiences that enrich the community.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of recreation program experience.
- Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
- 1 year supervisory or lead experience or demonstrated leadership experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid CPR and first aid certificates (to be obtained within the first six months).
- Some positions in this class may require special licenses and certifications related to aquatics and water safety.
- Successful passing of a required credit check, driving record check, and background check.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an
excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
Telework Program: The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office 3 days) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, working certain days/times remotely, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Essential Functions
- Supervise and oversee a specific area of recreational programs and operations for the Recreation division.
- Develop and implement administrative procedures that support and improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with City and Department standards.
- Plan, implement and oversee a variety of recreation services, programs, and facilities.
- Manage and supervise the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities to ensure programs and services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.
- Enforce program and facility policies and safety standards.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints to ensure positive community relations.
- Coordinate and schedule programs, activities, and facility rentals. Respond to public requests for programs, activities, and services. Coordinate with recreation staff and partner agencies, including contracting and negotiating agreements with service providers.
- Recruit, select, schedule, and supervise recreational personnel in delegated areas to support assigned programs and ensure adequate staffing of facilities and activities.
- Maintain accurate records for assigned areas and prepare corresponding reports.
- Coordinate with other City Departments to ensure planning and support for successful delivery of programs, facilities, and activities.
- Research and prepare expenditure and revenue projections while assisting in the development of long-range capital improvement recommendations.
- Develop, write, update, and maintain policy and procedure manuals for areas of responsibility.
- Assist in the completion of grant applications for special funding of programs and activities.
- Promote and represent self-sustaining recreational programs throughout the City.
- Maintain effective communications and working relationships with City staff, government agencies, community organizations, and the public, coordinate operations across departments.
- Prepare promotional materials, including press releases, brochure, and flyers, support marketing efforts for recreation programs and services.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to community groups, public agencies, and the public; communicate with the media to promote recreational activities.
- Coordinate the onboarding of volunteers.
- Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
- Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
- Assist in the development and communication of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
- Train staff set specific and measurable standards and goals.
- Evaluate the recreation program functions to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and assist with resolution of work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
- Comply with and administer City policies.
- Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Make recommendations regarding discipline or termination.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
Museum Supervisor Also Includes The Below Essential Functions
- Manage the daily operations, programs, and services of the Renton History Museum, ensuring an engaging and welcoming experience for visitors and the community.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic and business plans, including goals and objectives that support the sustainability, growth, and community relevance of the museum.
- Plan and develop a comprehensive exhibit schedule, educational programming, classes, lectures, and special events that promote local history and respond to community interests.
- Oversee the acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and conservation of museum collections, including processing donated artifacts and ensuring proper storage, documentation, and care in accordance with professional museum standards.
- Lead the research, interpretation, and development of exhibits featuring historical materials related to Renton, aligning exhibits with community interests and the City’s Business Plan.
- Provide and support public access to museum archives and historical collections for research, education, and community learning opportunities.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external partners, including the Renton Historical Society, regional museums, schools, and community organizations.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other museums and cultural institutions in King County to support regional historical preservation efforts and shared programming opportunities.
- Develop and implement educational programming and school partnerships that promote local history, cultural learning, and community engagement.
- Recruit, coordinate, and support museum volunteers, docents, and interns to assist with exhibits, programs, and visitor services.
- Promote museum programs, exhibits, and services through marketing, outreach, website content, and other communication platforms to increase community awareness and participation.
- Monitor and coordinate the maintenance, upkeep, and operational needs of the museum facility to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for visitors and collections.
- Evaluate museum operations, programs, and services to improve service quality, productivity, efficiency, and community impact.
Physical Demands
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- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds on occasion.
- Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
- Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned.
- Night meetings may be required.
Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Selection Procedure
Please consider visiting the City of Renton's
Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason,
you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 business days prior to the need.
Communication From The City Of Renton
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position requires cash handling and/or access to sensitive financial information. For that reason, this position is also subject to credit checks.
This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
- The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.
Deferred Compensation Program
- The City contributes 4% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
- Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.
Retirement Plan
- Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS).
- Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Life Insurance
- A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
- Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
- Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.
Long Term Disability Protection
- Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.
Flexible Benefits
- The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.
Vacation
- Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
Sick Leave
- Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
- Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.
Employee Assistance Program
- A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.
Paydays
- The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).
Holidays
- The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees.
Hours of Work
- Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.
Transportation
- Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.
Management Leave
- All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others
- Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank.
- Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next.
Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
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Please describe why you are interested in the Recreation Supervisor - Museum position with the City of Renton.
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Please state your degree major and level of education (ex. Bachelor's in Recreation Management). If none, write N/A.
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Please state your years of Museum Operations and Programming, Recreation Programming and Recreation Facility Management experience. Your work history must show this information in your application, you will not have the opportunity to add attachments such as a resume.
- I have under 2 years of experience
- I have 2 to less than 3 years of experience
- I have 3 to less than 4 years of experience
- I have 4 to less than 5 years of experience
- I have 5 to less than 6 years of experience
- I have 6 to less than 7 years of experience
- I have 7 to less than 8 years of experience
- I have 8 to less than 9 years of experience
- I have 9 or more years of experience
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Please state your current driver's license status.
- I have a valid Washington State driver's license.
- I have a valid driver's license from another location.
- I do not have a valid driver's license.
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Please state the number of years of supervisory experience you have. Your work history must show this information. Please include your role and management style as a supervisor in other positions. If none, write N/A.
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What specific types of recreation programming and operations supervision experience do you have? Please check all that apply.
- Museum Facility Operations
- Museum Programming
- Museum - Other
- Recreation Programming
- Recreation Facility Operations
- Aquatic Facility Operations
- Grant Writing and Grant Administration
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Community Partnership Collaboration
- None of the above
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If you selected any of the types in the question above, please provide a brief description of your experience for each area selected. (Ex. Grant Writing - "X" years of experience writing and managing "X" types of grants at "x" organization. You can add additional details if you wish.) If none, write N/A.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.
Have you read and understood the information listed above?
- Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.
- Required Question
