RECREATION SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING TYPE:

Permanent Position

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting applications from Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) until Friday, April 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, April 25, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

D8798E

About You: Do you love working with people of all ages? Our Recreation Services Supervisors are a major part of our recreation team. You will supervise recreation activities at one or more parks or facilities. You must have knowledge of parks and recreation programs and activities; knowledge of principles and practices of supervision; the ability to supervise, train, develop, and motivate staff; the ability to market and promote recreation activities and programs to the public.
About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 181 parks and facilities throughout Los Angeles County. We are looking for individuals to add to our team with excellent customer service skills and that love working with people. You will supervise Recreation Services Leaders in carrying out recreation activities. You will be responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive recreational park program. We offer an exciting work environment with a supportive recreation team with considerable room for growth within Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Essential Job Functions

A Recreation Services Supervisor is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Plans and develops specialized recreation programs such as arts and crafts, nature study, theater arts, music, dance, athletics, and water activities.
• Supervises the development of a variety of park, facility, and community center recreation activities.
• Directs the planning of special events and programs such as holiday, cultural, athletic, educational, and special community events.
• Develops community interest in recreational activities and maintains or assists with maintaining liaison with community groups, local agencies, other County departments, elected officials, and other groups on major local, agency, or countywide recreation programs.
• Oversees the scheduling of games, tournaments and athletic meets.
• Seeks sponsorship of athletic events and special programs from businesses, corporations, or private parties and groups.
• Represents the department to the community and writes press release materials for special events.
• Inspects facilities and equipment for safety, cleanliness and proper operation; directs the repair of equipment.
• Recruits, trains, assigns, and supervises subordinate staff or volunteers in recreation and parks services.
• Accounts for and deposits fees or funds collected from programs or other fund-raising activities.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION 1:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor`s degree or higher* and one year of experience conducting or assisting in the development and delivery of recreation programs. Each additional year of experience will substitute for one year of college* up to a maximum of two years**.

OPTION 2:
Two years of experience at the level of Recreation Services Leader ***.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within your application or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

Please submit documentation to Ramon Cruz, rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov , and indicate "Exam D8798E" in the subject line and your name and exam name in the body of the email.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst, Ramon Cruz, rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov.

Please note that applicants who will meet the college course work or degree requirement by June 30, 2025, may also apply but will be withheld from the certification list until all requirements are met and a copy of the degree, official transcript, or equivalency report by an academic credential evaluation agency is submitted. Applicants must clearly state the date that the degree will be conferred on the employment application to qualify.

** Applicants who have completed 60 semester/90 quarter units from an accredited college, must have three years of the required experience.

A pplicants who have completed 90 semester/135 quarter units from an accredited college, must have one year of the required experience.

***Option 2: Recreation Services Leader , coordinates or organizes recreation and program activities at one or more parks or facilities under direct supervision. Has the experience to plan a large community event. Has the experience in advertisement and marketing for community events, and experience in purchase order system and creating invoices to purchase services and supplies. Has the experience to obtain quotes for supplies and materials from vendors and, manage park's portable inventory. Has experience in attendance reports for staff and scheduling.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing:

• Verbal Ability
• Deductive Reasoning
• Management Potential
• Working To High Quality Standards
• Responsibility
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Accepting Others
• Showing Courtesy
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Compliance With Rules And Regulations
• Adapting To Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Working Energetically

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I to proceed with Part II.

Part II - A Structured Interview, weighted 40%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge
• Customer Focus
• Office Computing
• Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Ability to Effectively Supervise

Applicants will need to meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted test part in order to be placed on the eligible list.

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Transfer of Test Components:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessments are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Recreation Services Supervisor". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging intogovernmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot begiven over the telephone.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation Information and Coordination Contact Information:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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