Job Summary
Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational activities, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We Do
The Community Services Department provides exceptional cultural, educational, recreational, and social services to enhance and maintain a high quality of life and attractive physical environment in the Beverly Hills community. The Community Services Department consists of Administrative Support, Arts & Culture Division, Beverly Hills Public Library, Farmers' Market, Greystone Mansion & Gardens, and the Recreation and Parks Division. The Community Services Department aims to enhance the lives of community members by providing a variety of programs and services, including community events, recreational and enrichment classes and programs, library services, social engagement activities and social services.
Who We're Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department is seeking an outstanding recreation professional with a diverse background in recreation leadership, recreation and parks/sports facility management, and recreation and enrichment program planning expertise, who also knows how to have fun! The Recreation Services Manager will oversee a Community Center or Facility, the Youth Recreation Division, and the Park Rangers program, managing a team of regular part-time, part-time, and full-time staff responsible for day-to-day programs, event planning, and facility operations that support youth programming and community groups. This role is an exciting opportunity to reimagine and innovate youth programming, bringing fresh ideas to the table while empowering staff to bring those ideas to life through hands-on implementation of new services and programs that serve our vibrant and engaged community.
As part of the department's management team, the ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, who has the ability to develop high performing staff, deliver outstanding customer service, write reports, and will be a team player with a positive attitude and ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment. An important aspect of the Recreation Services Manager's role is to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide and expand high quality city recreation offerings and manage multiple operational agreements with community groups while managing the staff needed to keep the division running smoothly. This position also serves as staff liaison to the Council-appointed Commissions, and oversees the City's youth sports organizations, including Little League, and AYSO, managing vendor and contract service relationships. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to implement high quality programs, have strong expertise in collaborating with groups and organizations, and have strong budgeting expertise to manage program budgets across the division. The position also requires excellent critical thinking, writing, and management skills to analyze problems, resolve conflicts, identify opportunities and develop effective solutions, practices or policies, as well as forge relationships.
Detailed Job Description
Recreation Services Manager
Salary And Benefits
$137,889.96 - $171,312.12 Annually
This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Leisure Service, Public Administration, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Experience
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in community services and/or recreational programming, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Selection Process
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
- When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
- Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
- Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
- Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
- If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please review the online applicant guide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Please note: Applicant Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Pacific Time and, depending on call volume, may be an automated voicemail system or live support).
- The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.
The selection process may include any combination of the following:
- Training and Experience Evaluation (tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026)
- Review of Required Supplemental Questionnaire
- Writing Project or Sample
- Presentation/Situational Prompt or Scenario
- Oral Examination/Interview (Virtual, Recorded, or In-Person) (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026)
Proof of Education
If educational units, a degree, transcripts, or certificate is required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
The City of Beverly Hills will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Beverly Hills is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
EEO Statement
The City of Beverly Hills is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, driver’s license status or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application, examination or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at recruitment@beverlyhills.org. Please note that this request must be made at least three business days prior to any test or interview in the selection process.
The City of Beverly Hills is compliant with SB1100 which amends California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibiting employers from requiring a driver's license in certain job postings.
Exempt At-Will Status
Employees in this position are at-will and exempt from the Civil Service pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 2-5.206. At will employment is defined by Labor Code
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Note
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.
Major Duties
For a complete list of examples of essential duties, please visit the Recreation Services Manager job description.
The City offers a generous benefits package including CalPERS retirement benefits, medical, dental, vision and more.
To see detailed information about our Management and Professional benefits, please review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the
"Work History/Experience" section of the employment application may result in your application not being considered. The hiring department may review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Some College Coursework
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- Other
03
Please describe your professional experience developing and managing a budget, including how you prioritized spending across programs or divisions and any strategies you used to address budget constraints or unexpected costs. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your experience reimagining or redesigning a recreation, youth, or community program. What was your process for identifying the need for change, and what role did your staff play in implementing the new program or service? For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
05
Please describe your experience managing vendor or contract relationships, such as with community sports organizations or outside service providers. How did you ensure accountability and quality of service while maintaining a positive working relationship? For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe the scope of your supervisory experience (such as training, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, discipline, grievances, etc.) and include the number and type/level of employees supervised and number of evaluations written per year. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
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Please describe your professional experience handling a challenging employee disciplinary matter. Please describe the steps you took to resolve the matter and whether your actions led to any performance improvement of the employee. For each position, include the agency name, your job title, and dates of employment (month/year). If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A."
